Which Type Of Mission Produces Detailed Maps Of A Planet?

Question

A.) flyby
B.)orbiter
C.)lander
D.)probe

Answer 1

A flyby goes by too fast and too far away to make detailed maps. A lander is on the surface so it can't make maps of the entire planet. And a probe impacts the planet rather than orbiting it and also moves too fast to make detailed maps. The answer is B an orbiter which stays in orbit circling the planet which allows it to make detailed maps.

Answer 2

Perhaps you and Marissa should be study partners. These are extremely easy questions to answer if you actually pay attention in class.

Answer 3

B - Orbiter.