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Which lettered arrow represents the motion that causes the Moon to show phases when view from Earth
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
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29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
Which two motions are completed in about the same amount of time?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
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?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
At which labeled Moon position would the phase of the Moon shown in diagram 2 be observed from New York State?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
Why does the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on Earth's ocean tides than the Sun's gravity?
B
The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
D
1
29.5 d
C and D
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
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