Question

1. base your answer to the following question on the graph below and on your knowledge of earth science. the graph shows the observed water levels, in feet (ft), for a tide gauge located at montauk, new york, on the easternmost end of long island, from january 24, 2008 to noon on january 25, 2008. these changing water levels at montauk can best be described as (1) cyclic and predictable (2) noncyclic and not predictable (3) cyclic and not predictable (4) noncyclic and predictable 5) scientists can plan to photograph a solar eclipse because most astronomical events are (1) cyclic and unpredictable (2) random and predictable (3) cyclic and predictable (4) random and unpredictable

Explanation:

• For question 4: Tides are a result of the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans. They follow a regular pattern (cyclic) and can be predicted based on astronomical positions. The graph shows a repeating pattern (cyclic) of water - level changes, which are predictable.
• For question 5: Astronomical events like solar eclipses occur due to the orbital motions of celestial bodies (Earth, Moon, Sun). These orbital motions are cyclic (follow a regular path) and, because of the known laws of motion and gravitational interactions, astronomical events are predictable.

Answer:

1. (1) cyclic and predictable
2. (3) cyclic and predictable