6.9B - Tides: Test Review

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Karen Sanchez
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45 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force is responsible for causing ocean tides on Earth?
Magnetic force
Gravitational force
Frictional force
Wind force
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the Moon have a stronger influence on Earth's tides than the Sun, even though the Sun is larger?
The Moon has a magnetic field.
The Moon is much closer to Earth.
The Sun is farther but pulls harder.
The Earth's atmosphere blocks the Sun's gravity.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phase of the Moon is most likely to cause a spring tide?
First quarter
New moon
Third quarter
Crescent moon
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often do high and low tides typically occur in a day?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What best describes a spring tide?
The highest high tides and lowest low tides
Moderate high tides and low tides
Tides that occur only in spring
Tides with minimal changes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following occurs during a neap tide?
The Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned in a straight line.
The Moon and Sun are at right angles to Earth.
The Earth is farthest from the Sun.
The Moon is closest to Earth.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the gravitational pull of the Sun influence tides?
It weakens the Moon's gravitational effect.
It amplifies or reduces the Moon’s effect based on alignment.
It creates opposite tides from the Moon.
It has no impact on tides.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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