Moon Phases, Eclipses, Tides Practice

Front

What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?

Back

Spring tides occur during a new and full moon.

Front

What is the difference between a gibbous moon and a crescent moon?

Back

A gibbous moon shows more than half of the bright side of the moon, while a crescent moon shows less than half.

Front

For a solar eclipse to occur, what must happen?

Back

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

Front

Which of the following is not true about a total solar eclipse?

Back

It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth.

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun.

Front

What are the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

Front

What is the corona?

Back

The corona is the outer atmosphere of the Sun, visible during a total solar eclipse.