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HudsonKB16

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The strength of the Coriolis effect depends on
 
  A) a planet's distance from the Sun.
  B) the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
  C) a planet's size and rotation rate.
  D) a planet's temperature.
  E) the tilt of a planet's axis.

Question 2

What form of interplanetary debris did mankind discover first? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Comets that come close to Earth and Sun can be imposing, and to the ancients, frightening objects with long tails, obvious to the naked eye. All asteroids are so distant telescopes are needed.



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