When the sun, moon, and Earth are all in a line, the ____
A) gravitational attraction will be less
B) difference between high and low tides will be minimal
C) arrival of high tide will be delayed
D) highest high and lowest low tides will occur
D
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A) Earth rotates on its axis in 24 hours; i.e., it rotates 15° of longitude per hour. B) Earth does not rotate; rather, it revolves. C) Earth rotates east to west. D) Earth moves through 365.25 days a year in its orbit about the Sun.
The "redshift" of a galaxy refers to the rate
A. at which is receding. B. of its fusion. C. at which it is approaching. D. at which it is spinning.
What is a way that governments can encourage reuse and recycling?
A. Governments can set fair market prices for various products. B. Governments can force people to recycle with negative incentives. C. Governments could remove the harmful Superfund Act. D. Governments could encourage the use of POPs in controlling waste. E. Governments can increase subsidies and tax breaks for reusing and recycling
In which compartment does water reside for the shortest time?
1.glaciers
2.ocean
3.atmosphere
4.groundwater