Moon Phases, Eclipses, & Tides

Moon Phases, Eclipses, & Tides

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Other Sciences

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Due to its closer location to the Earth, this object has a greater influence on Earth's tides.

Back

The Moon

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

Back

The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The same side of the moon is always visible from Earth because:

Back

the moon makes one rotation per revolution around Earth (its rotation and revolution are synchronous)

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of these natural events occurs at time intervals that are the most regular? Options: drought and flooding, high tides and low tides, clear skies and cloudy skies, hot weather and cool weather

Back

high tides and low tides

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During which lunar phases are tides at their lowest on Earth?

Back

full moon and new moon

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This image is an example of

Media Image

Back

Solar Eclipse

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase? Options: New Moon, 3rd Quarter, Full Moon, 1st Quarter

Back

Full Moon

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