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Answers to Worksheet 7.1

1. Does the shuttle pass over Paraguay? Yes
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit? Why or why not?

2. Does the shuttle pass over Mexico? No
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit? Why or why not? Yes. The shuttle could pass over Mexico on another orbit, because Mexico is between 51.6° S and 51.6° N latitude.

3. Does the shuttle pass over Anchorage, Alaska? No
If not, is there a possibility it could during another orbit? Why or why not? No. The shuttle does not fly above 51.6° N and Anchorage, Alaska is further north than 51.6°N.

4. The shuttle passes over Costa Rica and Paraguay. Which place does it pass over first? Costa Rica, because the shuttle flies from West to East and Paraguay is East of Costa Rica.

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