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fahad

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Which of the following is true of the Moon's synodic period?
 
  A) It is slightly shorter than the Moon's sidereal period.
  B) It is longer than the Moon's sidereal period.
  C) It is the same as the Moon's sidereal period.
  D) It is less than half of the Moon's sidereal period.

Question 2

The _____ is a band centered on the ecliptic and encircling the sky.
 
  A) nadir
  B) zodiac
  C) horizon
  D) zenith



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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