Question

Which would be a negative externality of increased satellite usage worldwide?

Space in earth orbit will cluttered with hazardous debris.
The cost to launch a satellite will decrease as technology improves.
Individuals receive danced warning regarding potentially hazardous weather patterns.
Developing and developed countries have equal access to satellite communications.

Answer 1

The correct option is A. One of the disadvantages of satellite usage is the cluttering of the earth orbital with hazardous debris. Satellite usage has some other disadvantages, these include: high cost, unreliable signal, propagation delay and repair. It is extremely difficult to repair a damaged satellite.