Eclipses and Tides

Tides are caused by the

• gravity of the sun and moon

• strong winds blowing the water

• natural movements of the tides

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What happens during a total solar eclipse?

• The shadow of the Earth falls on the moon.

• The Earth completely covers the moon.

• The moon completely covers the sun.

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Why don't solar and lunar eclipses occur every month?

• The moon's distance from the Earth changes.

• The shadow's do not line up correctly.

• The moon's orbit is tilted.

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During what phase do lunar eclipses occur?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter

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How often do neap tides occur?

• about twice a month

• twice a day

• with every full moon

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For a solar eclipse to occur,

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

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

• the moon must be directly behind the Earth

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A spring tide occurs during the

• new and first quarter

• new and full

• full and waxing crescent

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The darkest part of the eclipse is called the

• penumbra

• solar eclipse

• umbra

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What does the picture show?

• Solar eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• full moon

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During which of these pictures of the moon will the tides be highest?

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