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Technology and its Effects on Modern America

Question 8 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which statement best explains the relationship between satellite technology and the Internet?

Answer
A
All nations worldwide are connected to the global network because of the satellites in space.
B
Satellite technology has significantly increased the number of Internet users in the United States.
C
Satellite technology made using the Internet faster and cheaper, so people began using it in their homes.
D
People in less-developed nations use satellites to access the Internet, greatly increasing the number of Internet users.

Explanation

Satellite connections can provide Internet access in places where wired networks are limited or unavailable. This has helped people in less-developed nations get online and increased the number of Internet users. Choice A is too broad because satellites have not connected every nation or person to the global network.

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