Eclipses and Tides

Eclipses and Tides

Eclipses

An eclipse occurs when one object gets in between you and another object and blocks your view.

Multiple Choice

What appears blocked during a lunar eclipse?

• moon

• sun

Multiple Choice

During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• third quarter

Multiple Choice

During which moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

• third quarter

Tides

Multiple Choice

Which has the greatest effect on tides?

• sun

• moon

Tides

High Tide: side of the earth is in line with the moon

Low Tide: side of the earth is out of line (at a right angle) with the moon

Multiple Select

Which two sides are experiencing high tide in this picture?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Spring and Neap Tides

Spring Tide: extreme highs and lows. When earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line 

Neap Tide: moderate. When earth, moon, and sun are at a right angle

Multiple Choice

What tide occurs at this image?

• spring

• neap

Multiple Choice

During which moon phases does a spring tide occur?

• first quarter and third quarter

• new moon and full moon

• waxing gibbous and waning crescent

• waning gibbous and waxing gibbous

Seasons

Reasons for Seasons

• tilt of Earth's axis

• revolution of Earth around the Sun

Multiple Choice

What season is it in the northern hemisphere in picture A?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• fall

Multiple Choice

What season is it in the northern hemisphere in picture 2?

• summer

• winter

• spring

• fall