Microwave communication uses high-frequency (71) waves that travel in straightlines throughthe air.Because the waves cannot (72) with the curvature of the earth, they can be (73) only over short distance. Thus, microwave is a good (74) for sendingdata between buildings ina city or on a large college campus. For longer distances, the wavesmust be relayed by means of"dishes" or (75) . These can be installed on towers, highbuildings, and mountain tops.