Tides and the Moon

A student records moon phases during the month of April as shown below. He plans to go on a camping trip in May. He and his friends want to camp on a night when there is bright moonlight. What would NOT be a good night for the camping trip?

• May 2

• May 24

• May 12

• May 30

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A student observed a first quarter moon on June 1. Which date would be a prediction for the next full moon appearance?

• July 1

• June 7

• June 15

• June 29

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A student makes observations of the moon. A partial list of observations is shown below. What pattern can be seen in the data?

• Each moon phase repeats every 30 days.

• Each moon phase repeats slightly more than monthly, or approximately every 32 days.

• Each moon phase repeats slightly less than monthly, or approximately every 29 days.

• There are more new moons in a lunar cycle than other moon phases.

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Waxing means “growing.” Waning means “shrinking.” A student observes a crescent moon. How does the student know if a moon is waxing?

• It appears to grow from new moon to full moon with light on the right.

• It appears to shrink from full moon to new moon with light on the left.

• It appears to grow from new moon to full moon with light on the left.

• It appears to shrink from full moon to new moon with light on the right.

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The diagram below shows Earth and the moon as viewed from space. Where would the sun be located on the diagram?

• Position W

• Position Y

• Position X

• Position Z

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What lunar phase appears PRIOR to the phase shown below?

• First quarter

• Waxing crescent

• Full moon

• Waning gibbous

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A student collects data about four phases of the lunar cycle. When will the next waxing crescent moon occur?

• Between November 7 and November 13

• Between November 13 and November 20

• Between November 20 and November 28

• Between November 28 and December 6

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Throughout the lunar cycle, different percentages of the moon reflect sunlight to Earth. The percent of the moon illuminated in January is shown below. Which moon phase occurred on January 5?

• Waxing crescent

• Waxing gibbous

• Full moon

• First quarter moon

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Which diagram correctly illustrates a neap tide?

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

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Tides are one of the most predictable forces on Earth because they rely on the positions of the sun, moon,and Earth. Why does the moon have a greater effect on tides than the sun?

• The moon is farther from the sun.

• The moon is closer to Earth.

• The moon has greater mass than the sun.

• The moon has less mass than the sun.

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