The reason we don't have eclipses monthly is because of the
A) relatively close distance of the Moon and Earth.
B) relatively long distance to the Sun.
C) tapering of the Sun's rays.
D) different orbital planes for Earth and the Moon.
E) 23° tilt of the Earth's axis.
D
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Migrating creatures are aided in migration by
A. directional microbes in their brains. B. magnetic field sensitivity. C. both magnetic and electric field sensitivity. D. none of the above
When compared to land, how does water heat?
A. more slowly B. more slowly at first, and then more quickly C. more quickly D. at same rate
The accompanying graph shows the number of violent tornados in the last 60 years. Based on when most global warming has occurred, one would conclude
A) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados.
B) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados in the early part of the century.
C) global warming has had a major impact on the number of tornados since 2000.
D) global warming has not had an impact on the number of tornados.
The Macdonnell Range Mountains of Australia are some of the tallest mountains on earth with peaks reaching over 23,000 feet
Indicate whether the statement is true or false