Why does the moon have more of an impact on tides than the sun?

A) The size of the moon is more in balance to Earth
B) The distance of the moon is closer
C) The sun has more power over the tides than the moon
D) None of these choices


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What system involves free markets with minimal government intervention?

A) bordeaux B) coup d'etat C) laissez faire D) placido E) torreon

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What is the main problem with using broad-spectrum pesticides?

A. They kill crop-eating and beneficial insects. B. They are too diluted to kill anything. C. They kill everything including humans. D. They promote the growth of beneficial insects which upsets the natural balance.

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