1. What is the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun during a lunar eclipse?
A)Earth, sun, moon
B)Earth, moon, sun
C)Sun, Earth, moon**
D)Sun, moon, Earth
I know that for a lunar eclipse the earth is in the middle, so i just wanted to double check
2.A scientific law
A)can have only one known exception
B)can have any number of exceptions as long as we know about them***
C)might have many exceptions we don’t know about
D)has no exceptions
I already know answer D is incorrect
3.Sunspots are
A)solar storms that can interfere with communication satellites**
B)solar material being spewed out into space
C)places on the sun that are much hotter than normal
D)solar storms that have no effect on Earth
Really have no clue what this one is i couldn't even make an educated guess, through process of elimination i know its not D or C
4.When does a spring tide take place?
A)At the beginning of spring
B)Only during the spring season
C)Only after spring is over
D)At any time**
1. The alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun during a lunar eclipse is represented by option C) Sun, Earth, moon. This means that the moon is positioned between the sun and the Earth, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon and resulting in a lunar eclipse. To determine this answer, you can visualize the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun during the phenomenon of a lunar eclipse.
2. A scientific law can have any number of exceptions as long as we know about them. The correct answer is option B) can have any number of exceptions as long as we know about them. Scientific laws are generalized explanations and descriptions of natural phenomena. They are based on repeated observations and experiments, although they are not absolute and can be revised or amended as new evidence emerges. Therefore, there can be exceptions to scientific laws, provided that they have been identified and documented.
3. Sunspots are solar storms that can interfere with communication satellites. The correct answer is option A) solar storms that can interfere with communication satellites. Sunspots are temporary dark spots on the surface of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding areas. They are associated with intense magnetic activity and can result in solar flares or coronal mass ejections. These solar storms have the potential to disrupt satellite communications, radio signals, and other forms of technology on Earth.
4. A spring tide can take place at any time. The correct answer is option D) at any time. Spring tides occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in such a way that their gravitational forces combine to produce the greatest tidal range. This happens twice a month, during the new moon phase and the full moon phase. The term "spring" in spring tide does not refer to the season, but rather to the action of the water "springing up" or rising higher than usual.