4.6c Moon Phases & Tidal Cycles Review

The phases of the moon are caused by its position relative to the _______ & _______.

• Earth & stars

• Earth & sun

• sun and stars

• Earth and other planets

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True or False: The phases of the moon are caused by the reflection of sunlight off the moon’s surface.

• true

• false

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Which list correctly names all phases of the moon that you've learned about?

• new moon, full moon, last moon, first moon

• full moon, new moon, and first quarter moon

• white moon, black moon, first quarter moon, last quarter moon

• full moon, new moon, first quarter moon, last quarter moon

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What is another name for the last quarter moon?

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Highest tidal ranges are associated with which two moon phases?

• full & new moons

• first quarter and last quarter moons

• full moon and last quarter moons

• new moon and first quarter moons

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The phases of the moon are responsible for the changes in which of the following?

• seasons

• temperature

• tidal range

• day and night

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The smallest tidal ranges are associated with which two moon phases?

• full and new moons

• full and first quarter moons

• first and last quarter moons

• last and third quarter moons

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True or false: The moon is made of cheese.

• true

• false

What motion does the moon complete in relation to Earth?

• rotate

• revolve

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How many days does it take the moon to revolve around Earth?

• 365

• 24

• 30

• 27.3

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