Question

The effect of Sputnik 1 could best be described in which of the following ways?

A. starting the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union
B. beginning the development of computer-controlled robotics
C. causing more cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union
D. leading to technological innovation and communication with satellites
E. developing more global positioning systems in Earth’s orbit

Answer 1

D. leading to technological innovation and communication with satellites

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Answer 2

The effect of the Sputnik 1 can best be described as leading to a technological innovation and communication with satellites. It was the first satellite launched from Earth. The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 1 in October 1957.