EBK PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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Author: Tillery
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Chapter 16, Problem 5AC
The referent meridian is the
a. prime meridian.
b. principal meridian.
c. first meridian.
d. primary meridian.
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14. Rocks on the surface of the Moon are...Ch. 16 - Prob. 15ACCh. 16 -
16. The approximate age of the Moon was...Ch. 16 -
17. What is the accepted theory about the origin...Ch. 16 -
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27. If you are located at 40°N latitude, when...Ch. 16 - Prob. 28ACCh. 16 -
29. Evidence that Earth is rotating is provided...Ch. 16 -
30. In about 12,000 years, the star Vega will be...Ch. 16 -
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32. The significance of the Arctic Circle (66.5°N...Ch. 16 -
33. In the time 1 P.M., the P.M. means
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a. sundial time.
b. an...Ch. 16 -
35. An apparent solar day is
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36. The time as read from a sundial is the same...Ch. 16 -
37. You are traveling west by jet and cross three...Ch. 16 -
38. If it is Sunday when you cross the...Ch. 16 -
39. What has happened to the surface of the Moon...Ch. 16 -
40. If you see a full moon, an astronaut on the...Ch. 16 -
41. A lunar eclipse can occur only during the...Ch. 16 -
42. A total solar eclipse can occur only during...Ch. 16 -
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44. The smallest range between high and low tides...Ch. 16 -
45. Earth’s axis points toward
a. constellation...Ch. 16 -
46. At the summer solstice, the Sun is
a. low in...Ch. 16 -
47. Earth is positioned between the Sun and the...Ch. 16 -
1. Briefly describe the more conspicuous of...Ch. 16 -
2. Describe some evidences that (a) Earth is...Ch. 16 -
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4. Where on Earth are you if you observe the...Ch. 16 -
5. What is the meaning of the word solstice? What...Ch. 16 -
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7. What is precession?
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10. The tropic of Cancer, tropic of Capricorn,...Ch. 16 -
11. What is the meaning of (a) noon, (b) A.M.,...Ch. 16 -
12. Explain why standard time zones were...Ch. 16 -
13. When it is 12 noon in Texas, what time is it...Ch. 16 -
14. Explain why a lunar eclipse is not observed...Ch. 16 -
15. Use a sketch and briefly describe the...Ch. 16 -
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17. If you were on the Moon as people on Earth...Ch. 16 -
18. What are the smooth, dark areas that can be...Ch. 16 -
19. What made all the craters that can be...Ch. 16 -
20. What phase is the Moon in if it rises at...Ch. 16 -
21. Why doesn't an eclipse of the Sun occur at...Ch. 16 -
22. Is the length of time required for the Moon...Ch. 16 -
23. What is an annular eclipse? Which is more...Ch. 16 -
24. Does an eclipse of the Sun occur during any...Ch. 16 -
25. Identify the moon phases that occur with (a)...Ch. 16 -
26. What was the basic problem with the Julian...Ch. 16 -
27. What is the source of the dust found on the...Ch. 16 -
28. Describe the four stages in the Moon's...Ch. 16 -
29. Explain why every one on the dark side of...Ch. 16 -
30. Explain why there are two tidal bulges on...Ch. 16 -
1. What is the significance of the special...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2FFACh. 16 - Prob. 3FFACh. 16 - Prob. 4FFACh. 16 - Prob. 5FFACh. 16 - Prob. 6FFACh. 16 - Prob. 1PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 2PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 3PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 4PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 5PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 6PEBCh. 16 -
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