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Outline ways in which satellite services have benefited people living and working in rural areas.   (2 marks)

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  • Satellite technology enables communication in remote regions beyond traditional cellular coverage.
  • Because satellites operate independently of ground-based infrastructure, they can deliver services across vast territories without the distance limitations of cellular networks.

Other possible answers could refer to:

  • Portability
  • Relatively cost effective
  • Uses existing infrastructure

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  • Satellite technology enables communication in remote regions beyond traditional cellular coverage.
  • Because satellites operate independently of ground-based infrastructure, they can deliver services across vast territories without the distance limitations of cellular networks.

Other possible answers could refer to:

  • Portability
  • Relatively cost effective
  • Uses existing infrastructure

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Three examples of communication devices are shown.
 

How has each of these devices contributed to the advancement of telecommunications?   (3 marks)

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  • Provided high speed, cost effective, long distance communication.
  • Previously isolated people could communicate effectively.

Telephone

  • No technical knowledge needed to operate.
  • Introduced voice into communication.

Smartphone

  • Multi-function device with a diverse range of applications, including internet access, voice recording and photography.
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Morse Code key

  • Provided high speed, cost effective, long distance communication.
  • Previously isolated people could communicate effectively.

Telephone

  • No technical knowledge needed to operate.
  • Introduced voice into communication.

Smartphone

  • Multi-function device with a diverse range of applications, including internet access, voice recording and photography.