Earth's Cycles

The Northern Hemisphere experiences the beginning of spring when Earth is in —

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences longer days when Earth is in -

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Different relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth’s oceans. Which model BELOW shows the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth that have the GREATEST effect on ocean tides?

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Which of these cycles is a direct result of Earth's rotation?

• Day and Night

• Moon Phases

• Rainfall and evaporation

• Seasons

Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• last quarter/third quarter

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Wha type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

• full moon tide

• new moon tide

• neap tide

• spring tide

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Which moon phase is shown in this diagram?

• new moon

• first quarter

• full moon

• 3rd quarter

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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Is this a waxing or waning moon?

• Waxing

• Waning

• None of the above

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The diagram models four lunar phases. During which lunar phases is the tide the highest?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• Phase 4

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