Exploring Eclipses and Tides

What is the main aim of the lesson on eclipses and tides?

• To understand the phases of the Moon

• To draw the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during eclipses and describe how they cause tides

• To learn about the solar system

• To study the effects of gravity on planets

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During a lunar eclipse, which celestial body blocks the Sun's rays from reaching the Moon?

• A comet

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The Moon

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What phase is the Moon in during a lunar eclipse?

• Third Quarter

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• New Moon

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How long does a lunar eclipse typically last?

• About 2 hours

• About 1.5 hours

• About 1 hour

• About 30 minutes

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What is the main difference in frequency between lunar and solar eclipses?

• Neither happens frequently

• Both happen with the same frequency

• Solar eclipses happen more frequently than lunar eclipses

• Lunar eclipses happen more frequently than solar eclipses

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Why don't eclipses happen every month?

• The Sun's orbit is tilted compared to Earth's orbit

• The Moon's orbit is perfectly aligned with Earth's orbit

• The Moon's orbit is tilted compared to Earth's orbit

• The Earth's orbit is tilted compared to the Sun's orbit

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What causes tides on Earth's surface?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational attraction between the Earth and Mars

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The gravitational attraction between the Moon and the Sun

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How often do tides change in a day?

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

• Three times

What is a spring tide?

• A tide with the highest high tides and lowest low tides

• A tide that occurs only in autumn

• A tide that occurs only in spring

• A tide with the lowest high tides and highest low tides

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Which celestial body has a stronger effect on Earth's tides?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Jupiter

• Mars

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