Tides, Eclipses & Moon Phases

Tides, Eclipses & Moon Phases

Quiz

Multiple Choice

Stars appear to move in the sky from _______ to _______.

• East to West

• South to North

• North to South

• West to East

Multiple Choice

Tides are caused by _________.

• the rotation of the moon on its axis.

• large storm systems over ocean.

• the gravitational pull from the Sun and Moon.

• earthquakes on the ocean floor.

Multiple Choice

What is TRUE of the eclipse shown in the picture?

• it is a Lunar Eclipse. In which the moon casts a shadow on Earth.

• it is a Solar Eclipse. In which the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.

• it is a Lunar Eclipse. In which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• it is a Solar Eclipse. In which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

Multiple Choice

What is TRUE of the eclipse shown in the picture?

• It is a Lunar Eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a Solar Eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

• It is a Solar Eclipse, in which the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth.

• It is a Lunar Eclipse, in which the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

Multiple Choice

What event happens once every month?

• a revolution of the Earth around the Sun.

• a Full Moon.

• a Lunar Eclipse.

• a rotation of Earth.

Open Ended

Tell me what is the main force that holds the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon together.

Please use two to three sentences in your answer.