The Coriolis effect provides evidence that the Earth
1. has a magnetic field
2. has an elliptical orbit
3. revolves around the Sun
4. rotates on its axis
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The predictable changes in the direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum would be influenced most by a change in the Earth's _______?
1. rate of rotation
2 period of revolution
3angle of tilt
4intensity of insolation
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On June 21, where will the Sun appear to rise for an observer located in New York State?
1 due west
2 due east
3 north of due east
4 south of due east
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The greatest difference in seasons would occur on a planet that has __________.
1 a circular orbit
2 a slightly elliptical orbit
3 its axis of rotation perpendicular to the plane of its orbit around the Sun.
4 its axis of rotation inclined 45° to the plane of its orbit around the Sun.
2007-02-14
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