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Preliminary exam General Studies August 13, 2024

1. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prominent annual meteor showers visible from Earth. Consider the following statements regarding the Perseid meteor shower:

The Perseid meteor shower is associated with the comet Halley.

The meteoroids responsible for the Perseid meteor shower originate from the debris left behind by a comet.

The Perseid meteor shower typically peaks in August each year.

The best time to observe the Perseid meteor shower is in the late evening when the sky is still light.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 3, and 4 only 2 and 4 only

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