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Chapter 7, Problem 16EAP
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.
16. Our Moon is about the same size as moons of the other terrestrial planets.
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EBK THE COSMIC PERSPECTIVE
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