Physical Science
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077862626
Author: Bill Tillery, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 16, Problem 26AC
If you are located on the equator (o° latitude), when will the Sun appear directly overhead?
a. Never
b. Once a year
c. Twice a year
d. Four times a year
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Physical Science
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l. The plane of Earth’s orbit is called...Ch. 16 -
2. The spinning of a planet on its axis, an...Ch. 16 -
3. The consistent tilt and the orientation of its...Ch. 16 -
4. In the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole...Ch. 16 -
5. The referent meridian is the
a. prime...Ch. 16 -
6. The parallel at 66.5°S is called the
a. Arctic...Ch. 16 -
7. The movement of the Sun across the celestial...Ch. 16 -
8. Clocks and watches are set to measure a...Ch. 16 -
9. How many standard time zones are...Ch. 16 -
10. The 180° meridian is called the
a. tropic of...
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11. The time period from one new moon to the next...Ch. 16 -
12. Maria are
a. craters on the...Ch. 16 -
13. Unmanned missions to the Moon did not find or...Ch. 16 -
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 -
18. The Moon is positioned between Earth and the...Ch. 16 -
19. Tides that occur at the full and new moon...Ch. 16 -
20. Friction between the tides and the ocean...Ch. 16 -
21. Earth is undergoing a combination of how many...Ch. 16 -
22. In the Northern Hemisphere, city A is located...Ch. 16 -
23. Earth as a whole receives the most solar...Ch. 16 -
24. During the course of a year and relative to...Ch. 16 -
25. If you are located at 20°N latitude, when...Ch. 16 -
26. If you are located on the equator (o°...Ch. 16 -
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 -
31. The significance of the tropic of Cancer...Ch. 16 -
32. The significance of the Arctic Circle (66.5°N...Ch. 16 -
33. In the time 1 P.M., the P.M. means
a. “past...Ch. 16 -
34. Clock time is based on
a. sundial time.
b. an...Ch. 16 -
35. An apparent solar day is
a. the interval...Ch. 16 -
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 -
43.A lunar eclipse does not occur every month...Ch. 16 -
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 -
3. Describe how the Foucault pendulum provides...Ch. 16 -
4. Where on Earth are you if you observe the...Ch. 16 -
5. What is the meaning of the word solstice? What...Ch. 16 -
6. What is the meaning of equinox? What causes...Ch. 16 -
7. What is precession?
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8. Briefly describe how Earth’s axis is used as a...Ch. 16 -
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 -
16. Using sketches, briefly describe the...Ch. 16 -
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 -
7. What is the rotational velocity of Edmonton,...Ch. 16 -
8. What is the rotational velocity of Nassau,...Ch. 16 -
9. A satellite at an altitude of 36,000 km is in...Ch. 16 - Prob. 10PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 11PEBCh. 16 -
12. What is the age of a 75–year-old person in...Ch. 16 - Prob. 13PEBCh. 16 - Prob. 14PEBCh. 16 -
15. How far away is the Moon at apogee if a...
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