Acomet that approaches the sun every 150 years would be classified as a comet.
a. long-period
b. short-period
c. random-period
d. medium-period

20. threshold braking in the vehicle's braking system occurs when a. the brake pedal is pushed, heel on floorboard, with full foot pressure. b. the brakes are exerting full braking power, without traction loss. c. the driver begins pushing down the brake pedal, with moderate slowdown. d. the brakes just begin to take hold with a gradual slowdown.

Explain earth's motion, using the terms "precession" and "rotation" in your answer.

The star betelgeuse is about 600 light-years away. if it explodes tonight, a. we'll know because debris from the explosion will rain down on us from space. b. we'll know it immediately because it will be brighter than the full moon in the sky. c. we won't know about it until 600 years from now. d. none of the above.