Tides, Moon Phases, and Eclipses

Which term best completes the following phrase: An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body moves --- another celestial object, partially or completely blocking it from view.

• in back of
• into the shadow of
• next
• on top of

A daily change in the surface level of the Earth's ocean waters is known as a ---

• eclipse
• season
• tide
• flood

What object(s) is/are responsible for causing the tides on planet Earth?

• moon only
• Sun only
• moon mostly, as well as the Sun
• none of the above

The side of the Earth that is facing the Moon will experience a ---

• spring tide
• low tide
• high tide
• neap tide

The side of the Earth that is directly opposite of the side facing the Moon will experience a ---

• spring tide
• low tide
• high tide
• neap tide

A coastal town will experience --- high tides per day.

• one
• two
• three
• four

The tide cycle repeats approximately every ---

• 12.5 hours
• 24 hours
• 25 hours
• 6.25 hours

When the Sun and Moon are aligned, the high tides are higher and the low tides are lower. This phenomenon is known as ---

• high tide
• low tide
• spring tide
• neap tide

When the Sun and Moon are at a right angle to each other, the high and low tides are less severe and the tidal range is smaller. This behavior is known as ---

• high tide
• low tide
• spring tide
• neap tide

Notice the image on the left. In this arrangement, Point A would be experiencing ---

• high tide
• low tide
• spring tide
• none of the above