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Notes (d) The common man’s notion of intelligence is only vaguely related to IQ. The truth is that
these two things are quite different from each other.
(e) (i) subtle (ii) crucial.

PASSAGE 3
There is only one natural satellite—the Moon. But there are many man-made or artificial satellites
revolving around the Earth. Aryabhatta, IRS-IB and INSAT-2A are some Indian artificial satellites.
They are more than 300 km away from the Earth. At this height, the Earth’s gravity and
atmosphere do not affect them.
Artificial satellites are of many kinds. Of them, weather satellites send information and pictures
of clouds, storms and ocean currents. They are used to predict the weather. This information
is also used to warn people about storms, floods, forest fires, etc. Communication satellites are
used to transmit telephone conversation and TV programmes across the Earth. They are helpful
in sending messages through fax machines, using mobile phones and the internet. Science
satellites send information about outer space. Astronomers study this data and get to know
more about things in space. These satellites are launched into space by rockets. Once beyond
the Earth’s gravity and atmosphere, they are sent circling around the Earth by the force of
another rocket. There is nothing in space to obstruct the path or speed of these satellites. So
they continue to keep going around the Earth, just like the Moon.
1. Answer the following questions briefly :

(a) How are artificial satellites launched into space ?
(b) Why are artificial satellites kept at a distance of more than 300 km away from the Earth ?
(c) Mention any two kinds of artificial satellites.
(d) How is the information sent by communication satellites used ?

(e) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following :
(i) unnatural (ii) forecast.
2. Find words/phrases from the passage which mean the same as the following :
(a) facts/things certainly known (and from which conclusions may be drawn)
(b) set in motion/space
(c) block up/put something in the way of.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false :
1. Comprehension of an unseen passage means a complete and thorough understanding of
the passage.
2. There is a story of a man who thought he had a right to do what he liked.
3. The story tells us that we can enjoy our rights and freedom anywhere and any type.

7.3 Summary

• Comprehension of an unseen passage means a complete and thorough understanding of
the passage. The main object of comprehension is to test one’s ability to grasp the meaning

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