Satellites see clouds from outer space.

Meaning: Satellites in space can observe clouds from a distance using special instruments.

Choice of Words: Satellites are man-made objects sent into space to gather information. Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Outer space is the region of the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere. The verb "see" means to detect or perceive with the eyes.

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Satellites orbit Earth and take pictures of clouds.

Meaning: This means that satellites fly around the Earth and take pictures of the clouds. It's like saying, Satellites take pictures of clouds from space.

Choice of Words: Orbit means to move around an object in a circle or oval shape. Earth is the planet we live on. Pictures are images that show what something looks like. When you put them together, "Satellites orbit Earth and take pictures of clouds" means that satellites fly around the Earth and take pictures of the clouds.

Space satellites take pictures of clouds from high above.

Meaning: This means that satellites can take pictures of clouds from a very high altitude. It's like saying, Satellites can take pictures of clouds from way up high in the sky.

Choice of Words: Space is the area beyond Earth's atmosphere. Satellites are objects made by humans that orbit the Earth and collect information. High above means very far up in the sky. When you put them together, "Space satellites take pictures of clouds from high above" means that satellites can take pictures of clouds from a very high altitude.

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