lunar/tides

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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Based on the diagram, where is the sun located

• On the left of the diagram

• On the right of the diagram

• Above the diagram

• Below the diagram

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Based on the diagram above, what phase is observed from Earth at location D?

• waxing crescent

• first quarter

• waning crescent

• new moon

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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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Based on the sequence shown, which word best describes the changes in the moon's appearance during this portion of the lunar cycle?

• waxing

• waning

• crescent

• gibbous

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

• waxing

• waning

• gibbous

• equinox

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A[n] ______________ tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon. 

• high
• neap
• low
• spring

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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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