Tides, Eclipses and Moon Phases

Front

How many days are required for the Moon to go from one full-Moon phase to the next full-Moon phase when viewed from Earth?

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29.5

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Full Moon

Front

The passage of the Moon into Earth's shadow causes a

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Lunar Eclipse

Front

Which motion causes the Moon to show phases when viewed from Earth?

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Revolution of the Moon

Front

As the Moon's phase changes from first quarter to last quarter, the visible portion of the Moon as observed from Earth will

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Increase, then decrease

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Stages in an eclipse of the Sun

Front

The time required for one Earth rotation is about: One hour, One day, One month, One year

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One day

Front

The diagrams below represent Earth’s ocean tides at four different positions of the Moon. Which diagram shows the Moon position that will produce the highest high tides and the lowest low tides?

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Front

Which inference about tides is best made from the given graph?
Options: The tidal change is a random event, The tidal change is cyclic, The hourly rate of tidal change is always the same, The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tide

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The tidal change is cyclic

Front

According to the pattern shown on the given graph, the next high tide will occur on the following day at approximately:

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12:30 am