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ISBN: 9780134874364

Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit

Publisher: PEARSON

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Use the following questions to check your understanding of some of the many types of visual information used in astronomy. For additional practice, try the Chapter 2 Visual Quiz at MasteringAstronomy®.

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The figure above is a typical diagram used to describe Earth's seasons.

Chapter 2, Problem 6VSC, Use the following questions to check your understanding of some of the many types of visual , example 2

The figure above (based on Figure 2.14) shows the Sun’s path through the constellations of the zodiac.

6. As viewed from Earth, in which zodiac constellation does the Sun appear to be located on April 21?

a. Leo

b. Aquarius
c. Libra
d. Aries

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