Tides, Eclipses, Gravity

How does the gravitational pull of the moon affect ocean tides on Earth?

• It causes the tides to remain constant throughout the day.

• It causes the tides to rise and fall in a predictable pattern.

• It has no effect on ocean tides.

• It causes tides to occur randomly.

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Which of the following best describes a solar eclipse?

• The Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Moon is positioned between the Sun and the Earth.

• The Sun is positioned between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Moon is positioned behind the Earth.

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What phase is the Moon in when it is completely illuminated as seen from Earth?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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Which of the following statements best explains why the Moon does not fall into the Earth due to gravity?

• The Moon is too far away to be affected by Earth's gravity.

• The Moon's inertia keeps it in orbit around the Earth.

• The Earth's gravity repels the Moon.

• The Moon's gravity is stronger than Earth's gravity.

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What is the primary reason for the different phases of the Moon as observed from Earth?

• The Moon changes shape as it orbits Earth.

• The Moon's surface reflects varying amounts of sunlight.

• The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon.

• The Moon emits its own light.

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Which of the following best describes the concept of inertia?

• The tendency of an object to change its state of motion.

• The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

• The resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity.

• The ability of an object to float in water.

How does the gravitational force between two objects change if the distance between them is doubled?

• It becomes four times stronger.

• It becomes twice as strong.

• It becomes half as strong.

• It becomes one-fourth as strong.

What is the primary cause of a lunar eclipse?

• The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.

• The Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon.

• The Sun passes directly between the Earth and the Moon.

• The Moon moves out of Earth's shadow.

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Which of the following best describes the orbit of the Moon around the Earth?

• Circular

• Elliptical

• Parabolic

• Hyperbolic

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During which phase of the Moon can a solar eclipse occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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