Test 4.1 Seasons and Tides

Which phases of the moon are associated with the largest tidal range?

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• New Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The alignment of the Moon and Sun has an effect on Earth’s ocean tides. What force causes this effect?

• sun spots

• magnetic fields

• gravity

• air resistance

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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Which of these are caused primarily by the gravitational force between Earth and the Moon?

• the cyclical nature of tides

• the predictable pattern of the seasons

• the Coriolis Effect

• the movement of tectonic plates

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Based on the information in the table, the high tide on July 10th will likely be:

• 9:29 am

• 10:26 am

• 12:23 pm

• 1:20 pm

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the model of the Earth and Sun, determine the season and time of day for each location. Select the correct answers from the drop-down menus. Location C is experiencing ________, and it is ________ time.

• Winter

• night
• Summer

• day

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Using the model of the Earth and Sun, determine the season and time of day for each location. Select the correct answers from the drop-down menus. Location D is experiencing ________, and it is ________ time.

• Summer

• day
• Winter

• night

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which of the following is the most likely Moon phase for when the Earth is experiencing a Neap Tide?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram shows the Sun, Moon, and Earth as the Moon revolves around the Earth. At which locations would a Neap tide occur? Select the correct TWO answers.

• Locations A

• Locations B

• Locations C

• Locations D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The image shows the position of North America and South America in relation to the Sun. Which locations are experiencing winter? Select TWO correct answers.

• Option 1

• Option 2

• Option 3

• Option 4

• Option 5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The model shows the Earth at various positions in its orbit around the Sun. Which season would a person living in location Z be experiencing when the Earth is at Position C?

• winter

• spring

• summer

• fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1