If Astronauts Were to Set Up a Permanent Settlement at Tranquility

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Multiple Choice

If astronauts were to set up a permanent settlement at Tranquility Base on the Moon,how many times each year would Earth rise and set as seen by a resident of this base?

• A) 12 times each year
• B) 13 times each year
• C) once each year
• D) never because Earth would remain essentially motionless in the sky.

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Definitions:

Surplus II

An excess of supply over demand, leading to lower prices and potential inefficiencies in the market.

Equilibrium Quantity

At the market equilibrium price, the amount of goods or services available matches the amount that consumers want to buy.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting the value they derive from it.

Pumpkin Market

A conceptual term that might refer to a market for pumpkins, illustrating principles of supply, demand, and seasonal fluctuations.