Tides and Eclipses

What causes tides?

• Gravity between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

• Only the Sun's gravity causes tides.

• Earth's own gravity.

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What causes tides to change throughout the day?

• The rise and fall of the sun in the sky

• The moon changes its positions

• The rotation of earth

Spring tides happen during which two Moon phases?

• First Quarter and Third Quarter

• Full Moon and new Moon

• Full Moon and Third Quarter

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Lunar Eclipses always occur during a

• New Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Full Moon

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A lunar eclipse results when:

• The Earth passes in the Moon's shadow.

• Clouds block light from the Moon.

• The Moon passes into the Earth's shadow.

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During a total lunar eclipse:

• The Moon passes partly into the Earth's umbra.

• The Moon passes completely into the Earth's umbra.

• The Moon passes into the Earth's penumbra.

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In the diagram, which letter represents Earth's umbra?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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Why don't we see a lunar eclipse each time there is a full Moon?

• The full Moon is sometimes visible during the day, making a lunar eclipse impossible to see.

• Clouds can interfere with the viewing of a lunar eclipse every time there is a full Moon.

• The Moon's orbit is slightly tilted around Earth, so the Moon doesn't always pass into Earth's shadow.

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A solar eclipse occurs when:

• The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

• The Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

• The Sun blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the correct alignment during a solar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Moon, Earth, Sun

• Sun, Moon, Earth

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