An annular eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon doesn't quite cover the Sun in the zone of totality. This means that the Moon is

A) closer than usual to Earth.
B) farther than usual from Earth.
C) none of these


Answer: B

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A. -28 kJ B. -38 kJ C. 28 kJ D. 38 kJ E. -9.7 kJ

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When a current flows through an inductor, its mass

A) decreases. B) increases. C) stays the same. D) oscillates.

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The shapes of planetary orbits are __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rock at or near Earth's surface is called ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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