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Which lettered arrow represents the motion that causes the Moon to show phases when view from Earth
July 19
D
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1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 d
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
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?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 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?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 d
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
Which two motions are completed in about the same amount of time?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 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?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 d
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
On which date was this phase of the Moon visible from New York State?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 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?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 d
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?
July 19
D
1
1 and 5
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
C and D
29.5 d
the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation
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