U1L3: Eclipses and Tides

Which diagram shows the position of the moon and Earth during an annular and total solar eclipse?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which diagram shows the position of the moon and Earth during a lunar eclipse?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which factors affect the motion of the Earth-Moon system which then affects the timing of solar and lunar eclipses? (Check all that apply)

• Color of the moon

• the tilt of the moon's orbit

• the distance between Earth and the Moon

• the amount of sunlight emitted by the Sun

• the amount of sunlight reflected by the moon

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Why are lunar eclipses visible from larger areas of Earth, compared to solar eclipses? (Choose the best answer)

• The Sun is larger than Earth, so Earth creates a larger shadow on the Moon

• The Earth is larger than the moon, so the Moon creates a larger shadow on the Earth

• The Earth is larger than the moon, so the Earth creates a larger shadow on the Moon

• The Sun is larger than the Moon, so the Moon creates a larger shadow on Earth

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What are the main influences on tidal movement? Select the two correct answers

• sun and moon alignment

• seasons

• weather conditions

• moon's gravitational pull

• size of body and water

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Which tide does this image represent?

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

• Tide Detergent

• Tidal Wave

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Which tide does this image represent?

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

• Tide Detergent

• Tidal Wave

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The __________ is the central, darker part

of a shadow where light is totally blocked

• center

• penumbra

• umbra

• umbrella

The ___________ is the lighter part of a shadow where light is

partially blocked

• center

• penumbra

• umbra

• umbrella

When the Moon’s shadow appears on Earth’s surface, a _____________ is occurring

• lunar eclipse

• solar eclipse

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