Tides and Eclipses

How long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

• 1 day
• 1 week
• 1 month
• 1 year

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If a full moon occurs on August 10, the next full moon would occur on _

• September 10
• August 30
• July 10
• October 10

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Besides phases, what are 2 other events that the moon causes on Earth?

• tides and earthquakes
• tides and eclipses
• eclipses and volcanoes
• seasons and eclipses

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What event is shown in the diagram?

• Tides
• Moon phases
• Comet
• Eclipse

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How many high tides does Earth experience a day?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.
• Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.

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What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?

• Neap tides
• Spring tides
• Normal tides

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If the Sun, Earth, and Moon create a 90 degree angle, the Earth would have __________.

• Spring tides
• Neap tides
• Normal tides

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Name the moon phase

• Waxing Gibbous
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Crescent
• Waning Gibbous

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Name the moon phase

• Waning Crescent
• Waxing Crescent
• Waning Gibbous
• Waxing Gibbous

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