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When Earth moves into the Moon's shadow, a solar eclipse takes place. Which phase represents the appearance of the Moon during a solar eclipse?

• full moon

• new moon

• third quarter

• waning gibbous

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Which gravitational pull has the greatest effect on tides?

• The Sun's gravitational pull on Earth

• The Moon's gravitational pull on Earth

• Earth's gravitational pull on the Moon

• The Sun's gravitational pull on the Moon

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Which list represents the position of the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

• Sun, Earth, Moon

• Earth, Sun, Moon

• Sun, Moon, Earth

• Moon, Sun, Earth

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Which of the following keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Ocean tides

• The Sun's heat & light

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A region on Earth's surface always has the highest temperatures in June and the lowest temperatures in December. Which reasoning supports the claim that temperatures are LOWEST in December?

• 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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The phases of the Moon are caused by the relative positions of Earth, Sun, and the Moon. When the Moon is aligned with and between Earth and the Sun, which phase is happening?

• Full moon

• New moon

• First quarter moon

• Third quarter moon

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Sometimes the Moon looks like a crescent. At other times, the Moon looks like a half circle. Which reasoning explains what makes it possible for you to see the surface of the Moon from Earth?

• The Moon gives off its own light.

• Light from the Sun is reflected by the Moon's surface.

• Light from Earth is reflected by the Moon's surface.

• The Moon absorbs sunlight during the day and glows at night.

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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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Miranda wants to know how long a year is on Neptune. Which question should Miranda ask?

• How large is Neptune?

• How much is Neptune's axis of rotation tilted?

• How long does it take Neptune to orbit the Sun?

• How long does it take Neptune to rotate on its axis?

Taylor and Jose pulled their boat up onto the beach and went on a hike. When they returne, the beach was covered by water and the boat was floating offshore. What happened?

• The low tide receded and pulled the boat out to sea.

• The spring tide came early.

• The gravitational pull of the Sun & Moon decreased the tidal range.

• The water level rose due to the high tide.