A group of geography students decided to collect information about the gradient (slope) of a local beach as part of a survey about beaches. After taking two measurements at either end of the beach
(east and west) they developed the following conclusion
The beach profile is steeper at the eastern section compared to the west section
18 Explain why the reliabidity of their conclusion may be poor
[2 marks]

The gutenberg press was an influential development during the renaissance and reformation. in this task, you’ll analyze the extent of its influence. you’ll also read a short passage that discusses some effects of the gutenberg press in europe. then, you will write a five-paragraph essay. in your essay, you will analyze the passage and argue in support of or against its thesis. read the following passage: the introduction of the gutenberg press allowed for an increase in the number of books that were printed across europe. before the invention of the printing press, only wealthy individuals and members of the clergy had ready access to books. almost all written works were in latin. after 1500, however, it became easier for people to find and afford printed books. as a result, literacy rates throughout europe spiked. the general public was able to access multiple titles across multiple subjects and read these works in their common vernacular. through reading, people kindled a growing awareness of cultural and political trends on the continent. this shift from an illiterate to a literate public was the single most important development in europe and was pivotal in the spread of ideas that were so important to the renaissance and reformation in europe. now, write a five-paragraph opinion essay. in this essay, argue for or against the thesis of the passage. parts a, b, c, and d will you draft your essay. remember to keep your tone objective and formal. also, make sure that you include accurate facts and details from the lessons and outside research in your answer.

One of the brightest comets of the 20th century was comet hyakutake, which passed close to the sun in early 1996. the orbital period of this comet is estimated to be about 30,000 years. find the semi-major axis of this comet’s orbit. compare it to the average sun-pluto distance and to the distance to alpha centauri, the nearest star to the sun, which is 4.3 light-years distant.

Why the moon is not visible from earth during the new moon ?