Satellites orbit Earth collect data.

Meaning: Objects move around our planet in a regular path to gather information.

Choice of Words: Satellites are objects that orbit a planet or star. Orbit means to move around something in a regular path. Earth is the planet we live on. Collect means to gather together. Data is information.

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Satellites circle Earth gathering information.

Meaning: This sentence means that there are machines called satellites that travel around Earth in a circular path and collect information.

Choice of Words: A satellite is a machine that travels around Earth. Circle means to move around something in a circular path. Earth is the planet we live on. Gather means to collect or bring together. Information is facts or knowledge.

Earth-circling machines gather data.

Meaning: This sentence means that there are machines that travel around Earth and collect information.

Choice of Words: An Earth-circling machine is a machine that travels around Earth. Gather means to collect or bring together. Data is information that is stored on a computer.

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