The moon phases occur because...

the moon revolves around the earth

the sun, the earth, and the moon do a dance and create shadows

the moon produces its own light

Gravity between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Only the Sun's gravity causes tides.

Spring tides happen during which two Moon phases?

First Quarter and Third Quarter

Which of the following is not true about a total solar eclipse?

It can be viewed once a year from every spot on earth

It is dangerous to look at without the proper device

When it happens, the moon blocks all of the sun except the corona

You must be within the moon's umbra to see it

Why do the Sun and Moon appear to be the same size in the sky?

The Sun is 400 times bigger, but the Moon is 400 times closer.

The Sun is 400 times bigger, but the Moon is 100 times closer.

The Sun is 100 times bigger, but the Moon is 400 times closer.

The Moon is 400 times bigger, but the Sun is 400 times closer.

How was the moon formed?

A great wizard magically made it

the dark, smooth spots on the moon's surface.

lines created by a meteorite impact.

a large hole on the moon's surface.

One major difference between the Earth and the Moon is:

The Moon does not have plate tectonics.

the Earth does not have an atmosphere.

The Earth is much smaller than the Moon.

The Moon is much older than the Earth.

Scientists are able to determine how the Earth formed by:

radioactive dating of meteorites.

analyzing craters on the Earth and Moon.

studying the size an composition of other planets.

Earth does not have nearly as many craters as the Moon because:

many of the Earth's craters have eroded away.

the Moon protected the Earth from many asteroid impacts.

the Earth's magnetic field deflects incoming asteroids.

the Earth isn't as old as the Moon.

What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases

Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides

What are ocean tides?

Long waves due to the gravitational pull between the Earth,sun and the moon

Long waves due to the gravitational pull of the moon only.

Long period waves caused by wind.

Short period waves caused by wind.

The moon can have much higher and much lower temperatures than Earth because...

It has a highly reflective surface

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Name this moon phase:

waning crescent

waxing gibbous

waxing crescent

waning gibbous

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5 mins • 1 pt

Name this moon phase:

waxing crescent

waxing gibbous

waning gibbous

waning crescent

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5 mins • 1 pt

Name this moon phase:

waxing crescent

waning crescent

waxing gibbous

waning gibbous

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5 mins • 1 pt

Name this moon phase:

1st

New

Full

3rd

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Name the phase of the Moon is in:

waning gibbous

waxing gibbous

waning crescent

waxing crescent

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Name this moon phase:

3rd

Full

1st

New

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What type of tide occurs during a 3rd quarter moon phase?

Neap

Spring

Fall

Summer

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ES.5 Moon Quizizz

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Name this moon phase:

Name this moon phase:

Name this moon phase:

Name the phase of the Moon is in:

Name this moon phase:

What type of tide occurs during a 3rd quarter moon phase?

Which type of eclipse is shown in this picture?

If the moon is found at letter A, what type of tides are occurring?

What type of type of tide is it if the Moon is in Letter C

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