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1. The warmer weather of summer in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere is caused by the fact that during this period –

• This area receives more direct sunlight.

• This area is further from the sun than at other times.

• The Sun emits the greatest amount of energy.

• The melting of ice raises the sea level in this area.

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Today, the moon phase is a Waxing Gibbous. What is the moon phase before and after?

• Before: New Moon After: First Quarter

• Before: First Quarter After: Full Moon

• Before: Full Moon After: Third Quarter

• Before: Third Quarter After: New Moon

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What 2 moon phases are associated with a Spring Tide?

• First Quarter and Third Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

• Full Moon and New Moon

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What 2 moon phases are associated with a Neap Tide?

• First Quarter and Third Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

• Full Moon and New Moon

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Which of the following causes the Earth to experience day and night?

• The revolution of the moon

• The rotation of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The revolution of the Earth

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Earth experiences seasons, because of the tilt on its axis and...

• The revolution of the moon

• The rotation of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The revolution of the Earth

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Spring and Neap tides occur during specific phases of the lunar cycle. What is the difference between a Spring Tide and a Neap Tide?

• A Neap Tide occurs during a 1^st quarter and 3^rd quarter moon. There is a small difference between the high and low tide. A Spring Tide occurs during full and new moons and there is a large difference between high and low tide.

• A Neap Tide occurs during a full and new moon. There is a small difference between the high and low tide. A Spring Tide occurs during 1^st quarter and 3^rd quarter moons and there is a large difference between high and low tide.

• A Neap Tide occurs during waxing crescents moons. There is a small difference between the high and low tide. A Spring Tide occurs during waxing gibbous moons and there is a large difference between high and low tide.

• A Neap Tide occurs during waning crescents moons. There is a small difference between the high and low tide. A Spring Tide occurs during waning gibbous moons and there is a large difference between high and low tide.

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The Bay of Fundy experiences some of the largest tidal differences. How many high tides does it usually experience each day?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which eclipse is seen only during the day?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

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Which eclipse is seen only during the night?

• Solar Eclipse

• Lunar Eclipse

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