Seasons & Tides

Four students were making predictions on how the positions of the Sun and the Moon and their gravitational forces affect spring and neap tides. Which student made the best prediction?

• Samuel

• Miguel

• Camila

• Gabriella

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Predict which model would represent the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

• Model A

• Model B

• Model C

• Model D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following would have the greatest effect on the size of daily tides on Earth?

• Slowing the rate of rotation of the Moon.

• Increasing the rate of revolution of Earth.

• Decreasing the distance between the Moon and Earth.

• Increasing the distance between the Moon and the Sun.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-4

During which positions is Texas either facing the Moon directly or directly facing away?

• 1, 3, 5

• 2, 4, 6

• 2, 3, 4

• 3, 5, 6

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student built a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon system using the objects pictured. If the student wants to model the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during the lowest tides, how should the student arrange these objects?

• Place the basketball between the baseball and the golf ball in a straight line.

• Place the baseball between the basketball and the golf ball in a straight line.

• Place the basketball and golf ball at a 90° angle to one another around the baseball.

• Place the golf ball and the baseball at 45° angles on either side of the basketball.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The model below shows the positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. Which statements support the model?

• Points 2 and 4 are experiencing low tides.

• Points 1 and 3 are experiencing high tides.

• The gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon is the greatest at point 1.

• The gravitational attraction between the Sun and Earth is the greatest at point 3.

• Points 2 and 4 are experiencing a spring tide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The image provided here shows the various phases of the Moon. Predict the locations in which you would expect to see a neap tide. Circle the correct answers.

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The graph below shows the Moon phases in February. During which two days did you most likely experience a spring tide?

• February 8th and February 22nd

• February 1st and February 28th

• February 14th and February 28th

• February 8th and February 14th

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

An illustration is provided showing the relative motions of Earth and the Sun. Seasons would be significantly changed if which of the following were changed?

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The direction of Earth's orbit

• The speed of the Sun's rotation

• The angle of the tilt of Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Based on the image below, which of the following is a true statement?

• Position B is experiencing the same season as position D, which is summer.

• Position B is experiencing the same season as position D, which is winter.

• Position A is experiencing the same season as position C, which is fall.

• Position A is experiencing the same season as position C, which is spring.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1