Tides and Eclipses

What is the rise and fall of the ocean's surface?

• penumbra

• tides

• tidal range

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This occurs when one object in space moves into the shadow cast by another object

• tidal range

• eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This is the difference between the level of the ocean at high and low tide.

• tidal range

• tides

• spring tides

What is the LIGHTER part of the shadow cast by Earth or Moon during an eclipse?

• umbra

• penumbra

• corona

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the DARKER part of the shadow cast by Earth or Moon during an eclipse?

• umbra

• penumbra

• corona

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the phase of the Moon during a SOLAR eclipse?

• full moon

• waxing crescent

• new moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the type of eclipse when the MOON moves into the Earth's shadow?

• solar eclipse

• full eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the type of eclipse when the EARTH moves into the Moon's shadow?

• solar eclipse

• full eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the phase of the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

• new moon

• full moon

• waning gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How often do tides occur?

• every 12 hours and 25 minutes

• every 12 hours

• every 24 hours and 50 minutes