WorksheetsEclipses and Tides
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins
This model is showing us a...
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
phases of the moon
earth eclipse
When the moon passes between the earth and the sun, this results in a.....
Waxing moon
lunar eclipse
solar eclipse
sun rise
When the earth is between the sun and the moon, this results in a...
waxing moon
solar eclipse
lunar eclipse
sun rise
What causes the rising and falling of the ocean's surface?
The gravitational effects of the Sun and Moon on the Earth
The rotation of the Earth
The wind patterns
The temperature changes
When do spring tides occur?
During a new moon and full moon
During a first quarter moon and third quarter moon
When the Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's ocean water
When the Moon is at right angles to the Sun and Earth
When do neap tides occur?
During a new moon and full moon
During a first quarter moon and third quarter moon
When the Moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's ocean water
When the Moon is at right angles to the Sun and Earth
What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?
Why does a spring tide create much higher tides than normal tidal ranges?
Because the moon and sun are combining their gravitational strength
Because the moon is in its spring position, causing it to create more force
Because it happens during springtime when the water is the lightest
Because this is when the moon grows in size and goes super saiyan
During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.
360 degree
23.5 degree
45 degree
90 degree
During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.
do not add
are added
increase
don't change
During the moon phases shown in the image Earth will experience a -
Spring Tide
Neap Tide
During the moon phases shown in the image Earth will experience a -
Spring Tide
Neap Tide
During which moon phases will Earth experience the weakest, or least difference between high and low tides?
First Quarter and Full Moon
First Quarter and Last Quarter
New Moon and Full Moon
New Moon and Last Quarter
Neap tides occur when the Earth, Sun and Moon are
At a 90 degree angle
In a straight line
Spring tides occur when the Earth, Sun and Moon are
At a 90 degree angle
In a straight line
A __________ is the lighter, outer part of a shadow cone.
penumbra
umbra
An ____________ is the inner, darker part of a shadow.
penumbra
umbra
The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another is called a(n)
Umbra
Penumbra
Eclipse
Shadow
What kind of eclipse is created when the moon blocks the sun casting a shadow on the earth?
Lunar
Geo
Solar
Annual
Why don’t we have a solar eclipse every new moon?
The Earth is too big
The moon is too small
The moon’s orbit is tilted 5 degrees in respect to the earth
The moon only orbits the earth 2 -5 times a year
Why are solar eclipses smaller and shorter when compared to a lunar eclipse?
The earth is closer to the sun than the moon
The moon moves slower than the earth
The moon’s orbit is tilted compared to the earth’s orbit
The moon is much smaller than the earth
Which letter or letters in the picture identify the umbra?
A
B
C
Which letter or letters in the picture identify the umbra?
A
B
C
Which letter or letters in the picture identify the penumbra?
A
B
C
What moon phase occurs during a Lunar Eclipse?
a) Full moon
b) New moon
c) 3rd quarter
d) Waxing crescent
What moon phase occurs during a Solar Eclipse?
a) Waxing gibbous
b) New moon
c) 1st quarter
c) Full moon
Why don't we get a Solar Eclipse every time we pass through the New Moon Phase?
The moon's orbital plane is tilted.
Earth spins on its axis.
The sun is too bright.
The moon's gravity isn't strong enough.
True or False? A Lunar Eclipse always occurs every Full Moon.
True
False
Why doesn't a Solar/Lunar Eclipse occur during every New Moon and Full Moon?
Because there are clouds obstructing your view
Because the Moon is too far away; it only gets close enough on occasion
Because the Moon's orbit is tilted
