Eclipses and Tides Practice

In which events could the moon, earth, and sun be in alignment? Mark all that apply (3).

• total solar eclipse
• total lunar eclipse
• spring tides
• neap tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which event is the moon, earth, and sun arranged in a ninety degree angle?

• total solar eclipse
• total lunar eclipse
• spring tides
• neap tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the moon moves into earth's shadow

• umbra
• tide
• penumbra
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The lighter part of the shadow where light is partially blocked

• umbra
• tide
• penumbra
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When the moon's shadow appears on the earth's surface

• umbra
• tide
• penumbra
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The daily rise and fall of sea level

• umbra
• tide
• penumbra
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The central, darker part of shadow where light is totally blocked

• umbra
• tide
• penumbra
• solar eclipse
• lunar eclipse

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What phases of the moon do Spring Tides occur?

• full and new
• first and third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What phases of the moon do Neap Tides occur?

• full and new
• first and third quarter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How often do high tides occur?

• once a day
• twice a day
• three times a day
• 4 times a day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1