Tides

The diagram provided depicts tidal height related to four moon phases. Which points in the diagram could represent the height of tides during the full Moon and the new Moon?

• W and X

• W and Y

• X and Z

• X and Y

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A tide that occurs in an area where the Moon is in a direct line with the location

• High Tide

• Low Tide

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are positioned to form a right triangle

• High Tide

• Low Tide

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

The gravitational pull

of the ____ and the Sun affect the ocean tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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 than 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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How does the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon affect the ocean tides?

• Smaller difference in tides

• Larger difference in tides

• Average difference in tides

• No difference in tides

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which location on Earth is experiencing a low tide?

• Location W

• Location X

• Location Y

• Location Z

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which diagram correctly illustrates a neap tide?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student is vacationing at the beach and notices only a small difference between the high and low tides. Based on the student's observations, which moon phase is most likely occurring?

• Full moon

• Waning crescent

• First quarter moon

• Waning gibbous

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The moon was full on August 15. Based on the model, when can the next spring tide be expected?

• Around September 15

• Around August 30

• Around August 22

• Around September 5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1