Physical Science11th EditionBill Tillery, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater Publisher: McGraw-Hill EducationISBN: 9780077862626
Physical Science
Solutions for Physical Science
Problem 1AC:
l. The plane of Earth’s orbit is called the
a. plane of Earth.
b. plane of the solar...Problem 2AC:
2. The spinning of a planet on its axis, an imaginary line through its poles, is called
a. 24–hour...Problem 3AC:
3. The consistent tilt and the orientation of its axis as Earth moves around its orbit is...Problem 4AC:
4. In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole points toward the Sun during the
a. summer...Problem 6AC:
6. The parallel at 66.5°S is called the
a. Arctic Circle.
b. Antarctic Circle.
c. tropic of...Problem 7AC:
7. The movement of the Sun across the celestial meridian is defined as.
a. midnight.
b. 6 A.M.
c. 6...Problem 8AC:
8. Clocks and watches are set to measure a uniform standard time based
a. mean solar...Problem 10AC:
10. The 180° meridian is called the
a. tropic of Cancer.
b. prime meridian.
c. international date...Problem 11AC:
11. The time period from one new moon to the next new moon is called the
a. sidereal...Problem 12AC:
12. Maria are
a. craters on the Moon.
b. mountains on the Moon.
c. ancient molten lava seas on the...Problem 14AC:
14. Rocks on the surface of the Moon are...Problem 16AC:
16. The approximate age of the Moon was determined by
a. radioactive dating of moon...Problem 17AC:
17. What is the accepted theory about the origin of the Moon?
a. It formed from particles revolving...Problem 18AC:
18. The Moon is positioned between Earth and the Sun. This phase is the
a. full moon.
b. new...Problem 19AC:
19. Tides that occur at the full and new moon phases are called
a. new tides.
b. lunar...Problem 20AC:
20. Friction between the tides and the ocean basin is
a. wearing away the ocean basin.
b. moving...Problem 22AC:
22. In the Northern Hemisphere, city A is located a number of miles north of city B. At 12 noon in...Problem 24AC:
24. During the course of a year and relative to the Sun, Earth’s axis points
a. always toward the...Problem 26AC:
26. If you are located on the equator (o° latitude), when will the Sun appear directly...Problem 29AC:
29. Evidence that Earth is rotating is provided by
a. varying length of night and day during a...Problem 30AC:
30. In about 12,000 years, the star Vega will be the North Star, not Polaris, because of...Problem 31AC:
31. The significance of the tropic of Cancer (23.5°N latitude) is that
a. the Sun appears directly...Problem 32AC:
32. The significance of the Arctic Circle (66.5°N latitude) is that
a. the Sun appears directly...Problem 33AC:
33. In the time 1 P.M., the P.M. means
a. “past morning.”
b. “past midnight.”
c. “before the...Problem 34AC:
34. Clock time is based on
a. sundial time.
b. an averaged apparent solar time.
c. the apparent...Problem 35AC:
35. An apparent solar day is
a. the interval between two consecutive local solar noons.
b. about 4...Problem 36AC:
36. The time as read from a sundial is the same as the time read from a clock
a. all the...Problem 37AC:
37. You are traveling west by jet and cross three time zone boundaries. If your watch reads 3 P.M....Problem 38AC:
38. If it is Sunday when you cross the international date line while traveling westward, the next...Problem 39AC:
39. What has happened to the surface of the Moon during the last 3 billion years?
a. Heavy...Problem 40AC:
40. If you see a full moon, an astronaut on the Moon looking back at Earth at the same time would...Problem 41AC:
41. A lunar eclipse can occur only during the moon phase of
a. full moon.
b. new moon.
c. first...Problem 42AC:
42. A total solar eclipse can occur only during the moon phase of
a. full moon.
b. new...Problem 43AC:
43.A lunar eclipse does not occur every month because
a. the plane of the Moon’s orbit is inclined...Problem 44AC:
44. The smallest range between high and low tides occurs during_
a. full moon.
b. new moon.
c....Problem 45AC:
45. Earth’s axis points toward
a. constellation Aquarius.
b. constellation Leo.
c. the North...Problem 46AC:
46. At the summer solstice, the Sun is
a. low in the Northern Hemisphere sky.
b. high in the...Problem 47AC:
47. Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon in a nearly straight line. This positioning...Problem 1QFT:
1. Briefly describe the more conspicuous of Earth's motions. Identify which of these motions are...Problem 4QFT:
4. Where on Earth are you if you observe the following at the instant of apparent local noon on...Problem 5QFT:
5. What is the meaning of the word solstice? What causes solstices? On about what dates do...Problem 6QFT:
6. What is the meaning of equinox? What causes equinoxes? On about what dates do equinoxes occur?
Problem 7QFT:
7. What is precession?
Problem 8QFT:
8. Briefly describe how Earth’s axis is used as a reference for a system that identifies locations...Problem 10QFT:
10. The tropic of Cancer, tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, and Antarctic Circle are parallels...Problem 11QFT:
11. What is the meaning of (a) noon, (b) A.M., and (c) P.M.?
Problem 12QFT:
12. Explain why standard time zones were established. In terms of longitude, how wide is a standard...Problem 13QFT:
13. When it is 12 noon in Texas, what time is it (a) in Jacksonville, Florida; (b) Bakersfield,...Problem 15QFT:
15. Use a sketch and briefly describe the conditions necessary for a total eclipse of the Sun.
Problem 16QFT:
16. Using sketches, briefly describe the positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun during each of the major...Problem 17QFT:
17. If you were on the Moon as people on Earth observed a full moon, in what phase would you...Problem 18QFT:
18. What are the smooth, dark areas that can be observed on the face of the Moon? When did they...Problem 19QFT:
19. What made all the craters that can be observed on the Moon? When did this happen?
Problem 21QFT:
21. Why doesn't an eclipse of the Sun occur at each new moon when the Moon is between Earth and the...Problem 22QFT:
22. Is the length of time required for the Moon to make one complete revolution around Earth the...Problem 23QFT:
23. What is an annular eclipse? Which is more common, an annular eclipse or a total solar eclipse?...Problem 26QFT:
26. What was the basic problem with the Julian calendar? How does the Gregorian calendar correct...Problem 27QFT:
27. What is the source of the dust found on the Moon?
Problem 28QFT:
28. Describe the four stages in the Moon's history.
Problem 29QFT:
29. Explain why every one on the dark side of Earth can see a lunar eclipse but only a limited few...Problem 1FFA:
1. What is the significance of the special designation of the latitudes called the tropic of Cancer...Problem 7PEB:
7. What is the rotational velocity of Edmonton, Alberta, in km/h? (Assume a sidereal day and...Problem 8PEB:
8. What is the rotational velocity of Nassau, Bahamas, in km/min? (Assume a sidereal day and...Browse All Chapters of This Textbook
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