GCEGeographyTransport and Communication2020

The development of geostationary satellites has been MOST significant for which aspect of communication in West Africa?

AProviding reliable long-distance telephone, television broadcasting, and internet connectivity across remote areasCORRECT
BReplacing the need for underground fibre-optic cable networks in major cities
CEliminating signal interference experienced by shortwave radio transmissions
DEnabling the construction of taller terrestrial microwave relay towers
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Geostationary satellites orbit at approximately 35,786 km above the equator and remain fixed relative to the Earth's surface, making them ideal for continuous, wide-area coverage. In West Africa, where terrestrial infrastructure is often underdeveloped, satellites have been transformative in delivering television broadcasts (e.g., DSTV), long-distance telephony, and broadband internet to urban and remote communities alike. The other options either misrepresent satellite functions or describe unrelated technologies.
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