Moon and Tides

In relation to the moon, waxing means...

• growing

• shrinking

• shining

• i don't know, the karate kid does it

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In relation to the moon, waning means...

• growing

• shrinking

• crying

• don't horses wane?

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We always see the same side of the moon

• True

• False

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the moon affects

• the coriolis effect

• global conveyor belt

• the tides

• how we behave

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The moon orbits Earth in a __________________ direction

• clockwise

• counterclockwise

• upwards

• downwards

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Define gibbous

• less than half of moon visible

• all of moon visible

• more than half of moon visible

• none of moon visible

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Spring tides have the largest tidal ranges because...

• the earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.

• the moon has the strongest gravitational force.

• the sun has the most gravitational force.

• none of the above

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High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 24

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How long does it take the Moon to move around the Earth?

• 29.5 days
• 27.5 days
• 23.5 days
• 30 days

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Which tide occurs during the quarter Moon phases?

• Spring Tide
• Neap Tide

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