
Exploring the Earth-Sun-Moon System
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Physics
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8th Grade
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Jerrin Martus
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which phase of the Moon occurs when the Moon is located between the Earth and the Sun?
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Last Quarter
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During which type of eclipse is the Moon located between the Earth and the Sun?
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse
Penumbral Eclipse
Winter Eclipse
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which object has the greatest affect on Earth's tides?
The rotation of Earth on its axis.
The gravitational pull of the Sun.
The gravitational pull of the Moon.
The tilt of Earth's axis.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a spring tide?
A tide with very little difference between high and low tide.
A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles.
A tide with very high and low water levels.
A tide that occurs only in the spring season.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the approximate duration of one complete orbit of the Moon around the Earth?
24 hours
7 days
1 month
1 year
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following describes a neap tide?
A tide with very little difference between high and low tide.
A tide that occurs when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in line.
A tide with very high water levels.
A tide that occurs only during the new moon.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the phase of the Moon when it appears fully lit (illuminated) from Earth?
New Moon
First Quarter
Full Moon
Last Quarter
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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