Which statement is correct about a polar-orbiting (low Earth orbit) satellite used for Earth monitoring or weather forecasting?
It remains directly above the equator and orbits the Earth with a period of 24 hours at a high altitude.
It orbits over or near the poles with a period of approximately 90 to 100 minutes at a low orbit.
It orbits over or near the poles with a period of 24 hours at a high orbit.
It remains directly above the equator with a period of approximately 90 to 100 minutes at a high orbit.
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