Exam 17: Moons and Small Solar System Bodies

A high tide is occurring at Charleston,South Carolina (70°W,12°N).At approximately what other longitude is a high tide occurring?

During a solar eclipse,the umbra moves across Earth's surface generally from

The Moon's maria,or plains,are believed to have been caused by ______________.

Which planet's major moons were named after literary characters?

Probably the best-known comet is ______________ Comet.

The moons of Mars are ______________; that is,they always keep the same face toward the planet.

______________ is the only moon in the solar system to have retrograde motion.

Which of the following is(are)found mainly between Mars and Jupiter?

When a meteor strikes Earth's surface,it is called a(n)______________.