8.e.5.9 Sun-Earth-Moon interactions (Seasons, Moon & Tides)

Which movement of Earth is shown in the image?

• revolution

• rotation

• spin

• tilt

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What causes tides?

• density differences in ocean water

• heat from the sun, which causes winds

• underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides

• the gravitational pull of the moon on the water at Earth’s surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which equation best models the effect of the gravitational pull from the Sun and the Moon on spring tides?

• sun + moon = spring tides

• sun + Earth = spring tides

• moon – sun = spring tides

• Earth – moon = spring tides

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What type of tide would be created by this Earth-Moon-Sun arrangement?

• full moon tide

• new moon tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

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What type of tide would be created by this Earth-Moon-Sun arrangement?

• neap tide
• spring tide
• new moon tide
• full moon tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which type of eclipse can only occur during a Full moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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Which type of eclipse can only occur during a New Moon?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

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What causes the Earth to have seasons?

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• The Earth's shadow being cast on the Moon

• The elliptical orbit of the Earth as it orbits around the Sun

• The relative positions of the Earth, Moon, & Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why does the gravitational pull of the Earth affect the Moon more than the gravitational pull of the Sun?

• the Earth is larger than the Sun

• the Sun is larger than the Earth

• the Earth is closer to the Moon

• the Sun is closer to the Moon

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A certain region on Earth's surface always has its highest temperatures in June and its lowest temperatures in December. Which reasoning best explains why this occurs?

• This region is tilted the most toward the Sun in December.

• This region is tilted the farthest away from the Sun in December.

• This region is the farthest distance from the Sun in December.

• This region is the nearest distance from the Sun in December.

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