EBK THE COSMIC PERSPECTIVE
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Chapter 4, Problem 21EAP
Does It Make Sense?
Decide whether the statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain clearly; not all of these have definitive answers, so your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.
21. Venus has no oceans, so it could not have tides even if it had a moon (which it doesn't).
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EBK THE COSMIC PERSPECTIVE
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