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WorksheetsSC.8.E.5.9 Earth Moon Sun
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which two positions represent an equinox?
position A and position B
position C and position D
position B and position D
position A and position C
How frequently do high tides take place in this location?
once a day
twice a day
once a month
twice a month
What is the tidal range in this location?
1m
2m
3m
0m
Which solar system event does the diagram show?
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
first quarter moon
third quarter moon
Between which TWO POSITIONS will the view of the moon from Earth change from a full moon to a third quarter moon?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
4 and 1
Luis wants to use a toothpick to represent Earth’s axis of rotation. Where should Luis place the toothpick?
horizontally through Earth in the direction Earth is traveling
vertically through the center of Earth, slightly to the side of each pole
horizontally through Earth from one side of the equator to the other side
diagonally across Earth, halfway between the equator and the two poles
Which movement of Earth is Jackie demonstrating?
revolution
rotation
spin
tilt
What causes tides?
density differences in ocean water
heat from the sun, which causes winds
underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides
the gravitational pull of the moon on the water at Earth’s surface
Cassie is writing an equation to show the effect of the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon on tidal range. Which equation would Cassie use to show the effect of the sun and the moon on spring tides?
sun + moon = spring tides
sun + Earth = spring tides
moon – sun = spring tides
Earth – moon = spring tides
Oksana observed the appearance of the moon every week for a month. She sketches her observations. Which of these diagrams BEST shows how the moon’s appearance could have changed during the month Oksana performed her investigation?
How long is a day on Venus?
59 Earth days
88 Earth days
225 Earth days
243 Earth days
