Lunar Review

During which lunar phase is the tide highest?

• New, Full

• 1st, 3rd

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Different relative positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth have different effects on Earth’s oceans. Which model shows the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth that have the greatest effect on ocean tides?

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Students recorded the dates in May on which they observed a full moon and a last quarter moon. On which date will they most likely be able to observe a new moon?

• May 13

• May 18

• May 25

• May 31

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student viewed the moon through binoculars one week after a new moon. Which image shows the phase of the moon that the student observed?

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A student models moon phases. She holds a foam ball on a stick in front of her body and then stands in front of a light as shown. The student uses herself to represent Earth. She turns her body slowly to represent four different moon phases. Which numbered diagram represents the student modeling a full moon?

• Diagram 1

• Diagram 2

• Diagram 3

• Diagram 4

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A student notices that the moon is full one evening. Which sequence of moon phases will the student observe over the next eight days?

• Full, waning gibbous, third quarter

• Full, waning gibbous, first quarter, waning crescent

• Full, new, waning gibbous

• Full, waxing gibbous, new, waning crescent

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student shows a model of Earth and the moon to a class. Which picture shows how the moon appears from Earth when it is in the position shown in this model?

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The diagram below shows four consecutive moon phases.Which of the following diagrams shows the next four moon phases in the correct order?

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Two friends want to go for a night hike when there is a full moon in July. If there is a third-quarter moon on July 2, what is the approximate date of the next full moon?

• July 9

• July 16

• July 23

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A student must complete the column of the table that lists the dates of the full moons. What are the most likely dates of the full moons?

• February 5, March 7, April 5, May 4

• February 15, March 17, April 15, May 14

• February 25, March 27, April 25, May 24

• February 29, March 31, April 29, May 28

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