Why are spring tides highest when the Moon is near perigee?
a) The Moon is moving fastest in its orbit at that time
b) The Moon is farther from Earth, so gravitational force is greater
c) The difference between solar and lunar tides is maximum at this time
d) The Moon and Sun are lined up
e) The Moon is closer to the Earth, so gravitational force is greater
E
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A) katabatic winds B) mountain winds C) valley breezes D) Santa Ana winds
The water content or volume of a raindrop is approximately ________ times that of a typical cloud droplet
A) 1 billion B) 100 C) 1 million D) 1000 E) 10
Describe the development of Earth's modern atmosphere from its formation to the present day
What will be an ideal response?