Moon Phases, Gravity, Eclipses, Tides Review

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Which of the following causes the ocean’s tides? Options: Earth’s revolution around the Sun, The magnetic field between Earth’s north and south poles, The gravitational pull between Earth and the Sun and the Moon, Changes in atmospheric pressure

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The gravitational pull between Earth and the Sun and the Moon

Front

About how long does one cycle of the Moon’s phases last?

Back

A Month

Front

What phase is the Moon in on October 23 if there is a full moon on October 9 and November 6? Options: New, Crescent, Quarter, Full

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New

Front

What percentage of the Moon is lit by the Sun?

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Always 50%

Front

The phases of the Moon are caused by which of the following? Earth’s orbit (revolution) around the Sun, Earth’s rotation around its axis, The Moon’s orbit (revolution) around Earth, Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon

Back

The Moon’s orbit (revolution) around Earth

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This occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and Earth and the Moon’s shadow falls on Earth

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Solar eclipse

Front

What moon phases would you say that letters “A” and “B” were if you observed the Moon at “A” on Earth and then at “B” thirteen days later?

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Letter “A” is called a full moon and letter “B” is called a new moon.

Front

Which phase of the Moon would occur during a lunar eclipse? Options: Waning Gibbous, Full Moon, Waxing Gibbous, New Moon

Back

Full Moon

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What is occurring when the moon’s phases are waning?

Back

Phases are growing smaller.

Front

What phase of the moon is this?

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first quarter