Lunar Test Review

What do we call a tide that has largest range; highest high?

• gravity

• wind

• spring

• neap

In general, tides occur...

• each hour
• 2 times a day
• each month
• twice a month

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

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

Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?

• new moon
• first quarter
• full moon
• last quarter/third quarter

What phase is occurring?

The light is on the left....

• New moon

• 1st quarter

• Full Moon

• 3rd quarter

What is it called when more than half of the moon is lit on the right side and light is increasing?

• Waxing cresent
• Waxing gibbous
• Waning gibbous
• Waning cresent

How many days does it take for the moon to complete a full cycle? (All the way around the earth)

• 27

• 29.5

• 28

• 20

What hemisphere do you live?

• equator

• southern

• northern

• eastern

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall