Earth in the Universe Review

Front

Due to its closer location to the Earth, this object has a greater influence on Earth's tides: The Sun, Asteroids, Meteoroites, The Moon

Back

The Moon

Front

The moon is a natural  ______ of Earth.

Back

satellite

Front

Which best explains why the moon has phases?

Back

The moon’s position changes in relation to the sun and Earth.

Front

Which of these natural events occurs at time intervals that are the most regular? Options: drought and flooding, high tides and low tides, clear skies and cloudy skies, hot weather and cool weather

Back

high tides and low tides

Front

During which lunar phases are ocean tides lowest on Earth? (Options: full and first quarter, full moon and new moon, last quarter and new moon, first quarter and last quarter)

Back

first quarter and last quarter

Front

A lunar eclipse only occurs during which moon phase?

Back

Full Moon

Front

How long does it take the moon to go through all of its phases?

Back

27-29.5 days

Front

What moon phase is necessary for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

new

Front

In what moon phases do neap tides occur? Options: new and full moons, quarter moons, new and last quarter, full and first quarter

Back

quarter moons

Front

In what moon phases do spring tides occur? Options: full and new, first quarter and last quarter, first quarter and new, last quarter and full

Back

full and new