The two largest tide-generating forces on earth are
1.gravitational pull of the sun and centrifugal force.
2.gravitational pull of the moon and centrifugal force.
3.gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
4.wind drag due to the Earth’s rotation and centrifugal force.
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a. pesticides b. antibiotics c. manure d. all agricultural resources have effects
Why is the same side of the moon always facing Earth?
A) The gravitational pull B) The inertia of Earth C) The length of a solar day in comparison to a lunar day D) The tidal friction locked the moon's rotation to that of Earth
Thermonuclear fusion occurs mainly in the
A. cores of stars. B. outer layers of stars. C. both, actually
The French-speaking Canadians are concentrated in which of the following locations?
A. the Maritime Provinces B. Quebec C. Saskatchewan D. Vancouver, B.C.