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Give some uses of geostationary satellites.

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In communicating radio, T.V and telephone signals across the world.
In studying upper regions of the atmosphere.
In forecasting weather.
In deter ming the exact shape and dimensions of the earth.
In studying solar radiations and cosmic rays.
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