AnswersMO-Earth and Space Science AThe Earth-Sun-Moon System

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In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

A
from west to east
B
from east to west
C
from north to south
D
from south to north
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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

A
twice a day
B
twice a month
C
every 27.3 days
D
every 24 hours
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Why do lunar and solar eclipses not happen every month?

A
Eclipses only occur during full and new moons.
B
Earth rotates around its axis faster than the moon.
C
The moon and Earth only travel through the penumbras.
D
The tilt of the moon’s axis does not allow for monthly alignment.

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