6.9B - Lunar Cycles and Ocean Tides
Passage
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Science
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
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Hilda Borrego
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the rise and fall of ocean tides?
The Moon's gravity
The Earth's rotation
The Sun's heat
The alignment of planets
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Analyzing
2.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain how the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth affects the strength of tides.
Read the notes provided and use stems sentences.
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3.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the new moon and full moon phases, the Sun, Moon, and Earth align to create (a) tides.
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Applying
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to Earth?
Neap tide
Spring tide
High tide
Low tide
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5.
AUDIO RESPONSE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Describe the difference between waxing and waning phases of the Moon.
Use the anchor chart provided.
2 min audio
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which factors affect the size of tides?
Check all that applies.
Earth’s tilt
Sun’s gravity
Moon’s gravity
Wind speed
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the term with the definition.
Don't forget to use your notes.
Tides
Weak tides that happen when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to Earth.
Low Tide
When ocean water reaches its highest level.
High Tide
The rise and fall of ocean water caused by the Moon’s gravity.
Neap Tide
Strong tides that happen when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line.
Spring Tide
When ocean water is at its lowest level.
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