1. The highest high tides and the lowest low tides occurred
when the Moon was near A. Apogee and a New Moon phase B. Apogee and
a Full Moon phase C. Perigee and a New Moon phase D. Perigee and a
Full Moon phase
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1. The highest high tides and the lowest low tides occurred
when the Moon was near A. Apogee and a New Moon phase B. Apogee and
a Full Moon phase C. Perigee and a New Moon phase D. Perigee and a
Full Moon phase
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2. Which graph best shows the general relationship between a
planets distance from the Sun and the Suns gravitational attraction
to the planet? A. B. C. D.
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2. Which graph best shows the general relationship between a
planets distance from the Sun and the Suns gravitational attraction
to the planet? A. B. C. D.
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3. Which motion causes the Coriolis Effect on Earth? A.
Revolution of Earth around the Sun B. Rotation of Earth on its axis
C. Revolution of the Moon around Earth D. Rotation of Moon on its
axis
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3. Which motion causes the Coriolis Effect on Earth? A.
Revolution of Earth around the Sun B. Rotation of Earth on its axis
C. Revolution of the Moon around Earth D. Rotation of Moon on its
axis
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4. A blue shift in the light from very distant galaxies
suggests that the universe is A. Fixed and stationary B. Moving
randomly C. Contracting D. Expanding
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4. A blue shift in the light from very distant galaxies
suggests that the universe is A. Fixed and stationary B. Moving
randomly C. Contracting D. Expanding
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5. At what time of day is the Sun at position S? A. 6 a.m. B. 9
a.m. C. 3 p.m. D. 6 p.m.
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5. At what time of day is the Sun at position S? A. 6 a.m. B. 9
a.m. C. 3 p.m. D. 6 p.m.
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6. Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon
is located at position F? A. B. C. D.
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6. Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon
is located at position F? A. B. C. D.
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7. When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be
located at orbital position A. A B. E C. C D. G
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7. When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be
located at orbital position A. A B. E C. C D. G
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8. Compared to planet A, planet B has a A. Weaker gravitational
pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution B. Weaker
gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution C.
Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of
revolution D. Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a longer
period of revolution
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8. Compared to planet A, planet B has a A. Weaker gravitational
pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution B. Weaker
gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution C.
Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of
revolution D. Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a longer
period of revolution
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9. The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide
is approximately A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 24 hours
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9. The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide
is approximately A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 24 hours
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10. Which star has a surface temperature most similar to the
surface temperature of Alpha Centauri? A. Polaris B. Betelgeuse C.
Procyon B D. Sirius
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10. Which star has a surface temperature most similar to the
surface temperature of Alpha Centauri? A. Polaris B. Betelgeuse C.
Procyon B D. Sirius
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11. Which statement best explains why some constellations are
not seen during all four seasons? A. Earth revolves around the Sun
B. Earth rotates on its axis C. The Moon revolves around Earth D.
The Sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
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11. Which statement best explains why some constellations are
not seen during all four seasons? A. Earth revolves around the Sun
B. Earth rotates on its axis C. The Moon revolves around Earth D.
The Sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
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12. Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are
primarily caused by A. Earths revolution around the Sun B. The
changing phases of the Moon C. The gravitational pull of the Moon
on Earth D. Seasonal changes in the compass direction of
sunset
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12. Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are
primarily caused by A. Earths revolution around the Sun B. The
changing phases of the Moon C. The gravitational pull of the Moon
on Earth D. Seasonal changes in the compass direction of
sunset
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13. The terrestrial planets differ from the Jovian planets
because the terrestrial planets are A. Less dense and larger B.
Less dense and smaller C. More denser and larger D. More dense and
smaller
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13. The terrestrial planets differ from the Jovian planets
because the terrestrial planets are A. Less dense and larger B.
Less dense and smaller C. More denser and larger D. More dense and
smaller
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14. Which statement best describes and explains the apparent
motion of Venus over the next few hours? A. Venus will set 1 hour
after the Sun because Earth rotates at 45 per hour B. Venus will
set 2 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth faster than
the Sun orbits Earth C. Venus will set 3 hours after the Sun
because Earth rotates at 15 per hour D. Venus will set 4 hours
after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth slower than the Sun orbits
Earth
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14. Which statement best describes and explains the apparent
motion of Venus over the next few hours? A. Venus will set 1 hour
after the Sun because Earth rotates at 45 per hour B. Venus will
set 2 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth faster than
the Sun orbits Earth C. Venus will set 3 hours after the Sun
because Earth rotates at 15 per hour D. Venus will set 4 hours
after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth slower than the Sun orbits
Earth
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15. During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest
from the Sun? A. Fall B. Winter C. Spring D. Summer
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15. During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest
from the Sun? A. Fall B. Winter C. Spring D. Summer
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16. Which information best supports the inference that the
universe began with an explosion? A. Measurements of rates of decay
using Carbon- 14 B. Measurements of cosmic background radiation C.
Calculations of the distance from the Sun to each asteroid in the
asteroid belt D. Calculations of the temperature and luminosity of
stars
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16. Which information best supports the inference that the
universe began with an explosion? A. Measurements of rates of decay
using Carbon- 14 B. Measurements of cosmic background radiation C.
Calculations of the distance from the Sun to each asteroid in the
asteroid belt D. Calculations of the temperature and luminosity of
stars
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17. Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon
is at the position shown in its orbit? A. B. C. D.
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17. Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon
is at the position shown in its orbit? A. B. C. D.
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18. The direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum appears to
change due to Earths A. Revolution B. Rotation C. Spherical shape
D. Elliptical orbit
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18. The direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum appears to
change due to Earths A. Revolution B. Rotation C. Spherical shape
D. Elliptical orbit
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19. If the diagram represents our solar system and planet B is
Venus, which planet is represented by planet A? A. Mercury B.
Jupiter C. Earth D. Mars
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19. If the diagram represents our solar system and planet B is
Venus, which planet is represented by planet A? A. Mercury B.
Jupiter C. Earth D. Mars
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20. The modern heliocentric model of planetary motion states
that the planets travel around A. Earth in circular orbits B. Earth
in slightly elliptical orbits C. The Sun in circular orbits D. The
Sun in slightly elliptical orbits
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20. The modern heliocentric model of planetary motion states
that the planets travel around A. Earth in circular orbits B. Earth
in slightly elliptical orbits C. The Sun in circular orbits D. The
Sun in slightly elliptical orbits
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21. Which choice best represents the appearance of the Moon as
viewed from New York State when the Moon is at position 1? A. B. C.
D.
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21. Which choice best represents the appearance of the Moon as
viewed from New York State when the Moon is at position 1? A. B. C.
D.
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22. According to the Big Bang theory, which graph best
represents the relationship between time and the size of the
universe from the beginning of the universe to the present? A. B.
C. D.
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22. According to the Big Bang theory, which graph best
represents the relationship between time and the size of the
universe from the beginning of the universe to the present? A. B.
C. D.
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23. Which star is cooler and less luminous than the Sun? A.
Proxima Centauri B. Pollux C. Rigel D. 40 Eridani B
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23. Which star is cooler and less luminous than the Sun? A.
Proxima Centauri B. Pollux C. Rigel D. 40 Eridani B
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24. Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon
is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases? A. The
Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth B. The Moons
period of rotation equals Earths period of rotation C. The Moons
period of rotation equals Earths period of revolution around the
Sun D. The Moons period of rotation equals the Moons period of
revolution around Earth
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24. Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon
is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases? A. The
Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth B. The Moons
period of rotation equals Earths period of rotation C. The Moons
period of rotation equals Earths period of revolution around the
Sun D. The Moons period of rotation equals the Moons period of
revolution around Earth
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25. Which form of electromagnetic energy has the longest
wavelength? A. Ultraviolet Rays B. Visible Light C. Gamma Rays D.
Radio Waves
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25. Which form of electromagnetic energy has the longest
wavelength? A. Ultraviolet Rays B. Visible Light C. Gamma Rays D.
Radio Waves
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26. On which date will the next first-quarter Moon phase occur?
A. August 6 B. August 10 C. August 16 D. August 22
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26. On which date will the next first-quarter Moon phase occur?
A. August 6 B. August 10 C. August 16 D. August 22
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27. Which diagram represents the tilt of Earths axis relative
to the Suns rays on December 15? A. B. C. D.
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27. Which diagram represents the tilt of Earths axis relative
to the Suns rays on December 15? A. B. C. D.
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28. On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest
altitude at solar noon in New York City? A. June 21 st B. July 21
st C. March 21 st D. December 21 st
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28. On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest
altitude at solar noon in New York City? A. June 21 st B. July 21
st C. March 21 st D. December 21 st
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29. Which type of land surface will most likely absorb the
greatest amount of incoming solar radiation? A. Rough, dark-colored
surfaces B. Rough, light-colored surfaces C. Smooth, dark-colored
surfaces D. Smooth, light-colored surfaces
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29. Which type of land surface will most likely absorb the
greatest amount of incoming solar radiation? A. Rough, dark-colored
surfaces B. Rough, light-colored surfaces C. Smooth, dark-colored
surfaces D. Smooth, light-colored surfaces
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30. During which month does the Sun appear to rise farthest
north of due east for an observer in New York State? A. December B.
January C. June D. July
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30. During which month does the Sun appear to rise farthest
north of due east for an observer in New York State? A. December B.
January C. June D. July
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31. The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by
the: A. Blue shift of light from distant galaxies B. Red shift of
light from distant galaxies C. Nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun
D. Radioactive decay occurring in the Sun
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31. The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by
the: A. Blue shift of light from distant galaxies B. Red shift of
light from distant galaxies C. Nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun
D. Radioactive decay occurring in the Sun
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32. Four locations are marked on the Moons orbit, A, B, C, and
D. Which location correctly shows the new-Moon phase where none of
the lighted portion of the Moon is visible from Earth? A. A B. B C.
C D. D
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32. Four locations are marked on the Moons orbit, A, B, C, and
D. Which location correctly shows the new-Moon phase where none of
the lighted portion of the Moon is visible from Earth? A. A B. B C.
C D. D
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33. If the tilt of Earths axis were decreased from 23.5 to 15,
New York States winters would become A. Warmer, and summers would
be cooler B. Warmer, and summers would be warmer C. Cooler, and
summers would be cooler D. Cooler, and summers would be warmer
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33. If the tilt of Earths axis were decreased from 23.5 to 15,
New York States winters would become A. Warmer, and summers would
be cooler B. Warmer, and summers would be warmer C. Cooler, and
summers would be cooler D. Cooler, and summers would be warmer
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34. Which graph best shows the length of a shadow cast from
sunrise to sunset by a flagpole in New York State? A. B. C. D.
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34. Which graph best shows the length of a shadow cast from
sunrise to sunset by a flagpole in New York State? A. B. C. D.
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35. Compared to Mercury and Mars, the planets Jupiter, Saturn
and Neptune have A. Shorter periods of rotation B. Shorter periods
of revolution C. Orbits with greater eccentricities D. Greater
densities
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35. Compared to Mercury and Mars, the planets Jupiter, Saturn
and Neptune have A. Shorter periods of rotation B. Shorter periods
of revolution C. Orbits with greater eccentricities D. Greater
densities
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36. By which process do stars convert mass into great amounts
of energy? A. Radioactive decay B. Nuclear fusion C. Heat transfer
D. Convection
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36. By which process do stars convert mass into great amounts
of energy? A. Radioactive decay B. Nuclear fusion C. Heat transfer
D. Convection
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37. Where has the process of nuclear fusion been occurring for
over four billion years? A. Earths inner core B. On the surface of
the Moon C. At lithospheric plate boundaries D. In the Suns
interior
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37. Where has the process of nuclear fusion been occurring for
over four billion years? A. Earths inner core B. On the surface of
the Moon C. At lithospheric plate boundaries D. In the Suns
interior
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38. What is the time of day at point X? A. 6 a.m. B. Noon C. 6
p.m. D. Midnight
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38. What is the time of day at point X? A. 6 a.m. B. Noon C. 6
p.m. D. Midnight
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39. If the average distance between Earth and the Sun were
doubled, what changes would occur in the Suns gravitational pull on
Earth and Earths period of revolution? A. Gravitational pull would
decrease and period of revolution would increase B. Gravitational
pull would decrease and period of revolution would decrease C.
Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would
increase D. Gravitational pull would increase and period of
revolution would decrease
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39. If the average distance between Earth and the Sun were
doubled, what changes would occur in the Suns gravitational pull on
Earth and Earths period of revolution? A. Gravitational pull would
decrease and period of revolution would increase B. Gravitational
pull would decrease and period of revolution would decrease C.
Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would
increase D. Gravitational pull would increase and period of
revolution would decrease
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40. In which sequence are the items listed from least total
mass to greatest total mass? A. Milky Way, Solar System, Universe
B. Universe, Milky Way, Solar System C. Solar System, Milky Way,
Universe D. Milky Way, Universe, Solar System
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40. In which sequence are the items listed from least total
mass to greatest total mass? A. Milky Way, Solar System, Universe
B. Universe, Milky Way, Solar System C. Solar System, Milky Way,
Universe D. Milky Way, Universe, Solar System
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41. Compared to the diameter of Earths Moon, the diameter of
Ceres is about: A. the Moons diameter B. the Moons diameter C.
Twice the diameter of the Moon D. Four times the diameter of the
Moon
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41. Compared to the diameter of Earths Moon, the diameter of
Ceres is about: A. the Moons diameter B. the Moons diameter C.
Twice the diameter of the Moon D. Four times the diameter of the
Moon
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42. What is the primary reason each citys duration of daylight
hours changes throughout the year? A. Earths axis is tilted 23 1/2
relative to the plane of its orbit B. Earths rotation rate is 15
per day C. The cities are located at different longitudes D. The
cities are located at different elevations
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42. What is the primary reason each citys duration of daylight
hours changes throughout the year? A. Earths axis is tilted 23 1/2
relative to the plane of its orbit B. Earths rotation rate is 15
per day C. The cities are located at different longitudes D. The
cities are located at different elevations
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43. Which location represents March 21? A. AB. BC. CD. D
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43. Which location represents March 21? A. AB. BC. CD. D
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44. Which pair of shaded circles best represents the relative
sizes of Earth and Venus when drawn to scale? A. B. C. D.
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44. Which pair of shaded circles best represents the relative
sizes of Earth and Venus when drawn to scale? A. B. C. D.
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45. Which statement best describes the age of our solar system
and the universe? A. The universe is at least twice as old as the
Solar System B. The Solar System is at least twice as old as the
universe C. Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be
about 5 billion years old D. Our Solar System and the universe are
estimated to be about 10 billion years old
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45. Which statement best describes the age of our solar system
and the universe? A. The universe is at least twice as old as the
Solar System B. The Solar System is at least twice as old as the
universe C. Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be
about 5 billion years old D. Our Solar System and the universe are
estimated to be about 10 billion years old
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46. Which arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results
in the highest high tides, and the lowest low tides on Earth?
(Diagrams are not drawn to scale) A. B. C.D.
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46. Which arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results
in the highest high tides, and the lowest low tides on Earth?
(Diagrams are not drawn to scale) A. B. C.D.
