Eclipses & Tides

What is an eclipse?

• The amount of moon we see lit up from Earth based on the moon's position in its orbit.

• The flattening of the moon's orbit, which causes bigger tides.

• When one object blocks the sun and casts a shadow on another object.

• A new candy bar shaped like a crescent moon.

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During what moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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During what moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Why isn't there a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse each month?

• The phases of the moon that cause eclipses don't occur every month.

• The moon's orbit is usually tilted.

• There is a solar and lunar eclipse every month, but most of the Earth doesn't see them.

• Thanos.

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Which type of eclipse can be seen by more people and why?

• Solar eclipse because it is darker

• Lunar eclipse because it is darker

• Solar eclipse because it casts a bigger shadow

• Lunar eclipse because it casts a bigger shadow

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Which of the following shows the moon's location during a solar eclipse?

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Which diagram shows the moon's position during a lunar eclipse?

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Which of the following statements describe a solar eclipse? Choose all that apply.

• Moon turns dark red

• Sun looks black - blocked from Earth

• Caused by the moon's orbit

• Can be a total eclipse

• Can be a partial eclipse

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Which of the following statements describe a lunar eclipse? Choose all that apply.

• Moon turns dark red

• Sun looks black - blocked from Earth

• Caused by the moon's orbit

• Can be a total eclipse

• Can be a partial eclipse

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Why does the moon cause ocean tides?

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