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At which Moon position could a solar eclipse be seen from Earth?
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
According to the pattern shown on the graph, the next high tide will occur on the following day at approximately
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
An observer at location A noticed that the apparent size of the Moon varied slightly from month to month when the Moon was at position M4 in its orbit. Which statement best explains this variation in the apparent size of the Moon?
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
The tidal range on November 8 was approximately
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
The next first-quarter Moon after November 17 occurred closest to
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
Spring ocean tides occur when the difference in height between high tide and low tide is greatest. At which two positions of the Moon will spring tides occur on Earth?
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
Which object is closest to Earth?
the Moon
the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
December 17
11 m
1 and 5
M1
2:00 a.m.
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