Lunar Cycle & Tides Test Review

Tides are caused by _________________

• the gravitational pull of the moon only.

• large storms over the ocean.

• the action of Earth's tectonic plates.

• the combined gravitational forces of the sun and moon.

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Which diagram best represents a first quarter moon?

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When is a neap tide most likely to occur?

• January 12th and 28th

• January 5th and 20th

• January 1st, 4th, and 9th

• January 13th through the 16th

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How would the moon appear from point B?

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Based on the image, what lunar phase will be visible from Earth next?

• waxing gibbous

• first quarter

• full moon

• new moon

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True or False? The Sun has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the moon.

• False

• True

Based on the sequence shown, which word best descrives the changes in the Moon's appearance?

• waxing

• waning

• gibbous

• equinox

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Rising and falling of Earth's sea levels due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on earth as it rotates.

• Moon Phases
• Tides
• Seasons

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A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line. 

• spring
• high
• low
• neap

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The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because...

• it is smaller than the Sun
• it revolves around the Earth
• it is closer to the Earth

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