Unit 7: Investigating Tides and Seasons Review

What marks the first day of Autumn in the Northern hemisphere?

• Winter Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Autumnal Equinox

• Summer Solstice

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Which phase of the lunar cycle occurs when the Moon is ¼ of the way through its orbit around Earth?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Last Quarter Moon

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What is the point in the tidal cycle where the water level is at its highest?

• Low Tide

• Neap Tide

• High Tide

• Spring Tide

What is the term for the circular motion of an object around a central line?

• Revolution

• Rotation

• Orbit

• Spin

What is the term for the motion of an object around another object in orbit?

• Rotation

• Revolution

• Spin

• Circulation

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What is the term for the point in the tidal cycle where the water level is at its lowest?

• High Tide

• Neap Tide

• Low Tide

• Spring Tide

What is the duration of the lunar cycle?

• 30 days

• 29.5 days

• 28 days

• 31 days

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull on the Earth's water?

• Causes earthquakes

• Affects daily tides

• Changes weather patterns

• Increases temperature

What is a Spring Tide?

• A low tide during the new moon

• A high tide during the first quarter moon

• A particularly high tide during full and new moon phases

• A tide that occurs only in spring

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When does the Summer Solstice occur?

• Around December 21st

• Around March 20th

• Around June 20th

• Around September 22nd

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