Predicting Tides Assessment

The gravitational pull of what celestial object is MOST responsible for tides?

• the Sun

• the Moon

• Mars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

How can you predict the tides for a given day?

• by checking the phase of the Moon and the position of the Sun

• by looking at the cloud cover

• by observing the color of the water

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When do spring tides occur?

• during a new moon and full moon

• during the first and third quarter moon

• during a lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Predict the tide and moon phases using the locations of Earth, Sun, and Moon in the diagram.

• spring tide, full moon

• neap tide, new moon

• neap tide, first quarter moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Create a model illustrating the positions of Earth, Sun, and Moon during spring tides. Make sure to include labels.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following statements are true about tides? Select ALL that apply.

• Tides and waves are the same thing.

• Tides rise and fall about every two hours due to the rotation of Earth.

• Tides are the alternate rise and fall of the oceans.

• There are two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Multipart: Use the information below to answer questions. Your teacher displays the following diagram of Earth, Sun, and Moon. Students were asked to predict what type of tide this diagram shows. Two students made these statements: Melissa: It is a neap tide. Aaron: I think it looks more like a spring tide. Which student is correct?

• Melissa

• Aaron

• both students

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What evidence best supports your choice?

• Spring tides occur during the new or full moon.

• During spring tides, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line.

• During neap tides, the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a ninety-degree angle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1