How does the position of the Moon and Sun affect the tides?

Moon has a strong pull / Sun has a weak pull

The Moon has a strong gravitational pull on the Earth

The Sun has a weak gravitational pull on the Earth

The Moon and Sun have the same gravitational pull on the Earth

Which Sun, Earth, Moon alignment will produce the highest tides due to tidal forces (gravity)?

neither alignment produces highest tides

both alignments produce equally high tides

The in the graph below that is highlighted in red was observed, the data to the right in blue is predicted. Which data is interpolated and which is extrapolated?

Red is interpolated and blue is extrapolated

Red is extrapolated and blue is interpolated

Both red and blue are interpolated

Both red and blue are extrapolated

A student must complete the column of the table that lists the dates of the full moons. What are the most likely dates of the full moons?

February 25, March 27, April 25, May 24

February 5, March 7, April 5, May 4

February 15, March 17, April 15, May 14

February 29, March 31, April 29, May 28

The appearance of the moon changes in a predictable way in a pattern that lasts approximately 28 days. The changes in appearance are called phases of the moon. What is the main cause of moon phases?

The position of the moon in relationship to the Earth and Sun.

The distance between the Earth and the moon.

The tilt of Earth on its axis compared to the tilt of the moon on its axis.

The amount of sunlight the Earth’s surface is exposed to.

Which moon phases are associated with the highest tides?

first quarter and three quarter

The appearance of the moon changes in a predictable pattern that lasts approximately 28 days. The changes in appearance are called phases of the moon. What is the main cause of moon phases?

The position of the moon in relationship to the Earth and Sun.

The distance between the Earth and the moon.

The tilt of Earth on its axis compared to the tilt of the moon on its axis.

The amount of sunlight the moon’s surface is exposed to.

A father wanted to explain how the moon shines to his five-year-old child by comparing it to an object that the child uses. Which statement below is the best explanation?

The moon is like a mirror. It reflects light produced by the sun.

The moon is like a flashlight. It produces its own light.

The moon is like a glow-in-the-dark sticker. It absorbs light during the day and glows at night.

The moon is like a burner on a stove. When it reaches a certain temperature, it glows.

The gravitational impact of the moon and the sun can be seen when observing the Earth’s tides. The diagram shows a snapshot of where the high tides can occur due to the moon's alignment with the Earth at that moment. Why are the tides more affected by the moon’s gravitational pull than the sun’s?

The moon is closer to the Earth, giving it a stronger gravitational pull on the Earth.

The moon is larger than the sun, giving it a stronger gravitational pull on the Earth.

The sun’s gravitational pull is spread evenly among all planets in the solar system, but the moon’s gravity only affects the Earth.

The rock that composes the moon creates a special gravitational pull that affects the liquids found on the Earth.

The moon phases occur because...

the sun, the earth, and the moon do a dance and create shadows

the moon produces its own light

The moon goes through every phase..

the moon doesn't have phases, it has seasons

Which statement about the relationship between Earth's tides and the moon is true?

A tidal bulge occurs on the side of Earth closest to the moon, as well as on the side farthest from the moon.

A tidal bulge occurs at Earth's north pole when the moon is farthest from the sun and at the south pole when the moon is closest to the sun.

A tidal bulge occurs at Earth's south pole when the moon is farthest from the sun and at the north pole whe the moon is closest to the sun.

Tidal bulges occur on the sides of Earth that are at right angles to the position of the moon.

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1 min • 1 pt

How does the Moon move around the Earth?

The Moon revolves around the Earth

The Moon revolves around the Sun

The Moon revolves around the Earth and rotates on it’s axis at the same rate

The Moon revolves around the Sun and rotates around the Earth at the same rate

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How long does it take the Moon to move around the Earth?

29.5 days

27.5 days

23.5 days

30 days

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How long is the lunar cycle?

29.5 days

23.5 days

27.5 days

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why do we see phases of the Moon?

Changing angles of the Earth, Moon, and Sun

Moon’s revolution around the Earth

The views of light and dark on the Moon as visible from Earth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name this phase

New Moon

First Quarter

Last Quarter

Full Moon

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name this phase

Waxing Crescent

Waxing Gibbous

Waning Crescent

Waning Gibbous

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Name this phase

Waxing Crescent

Waxing Gibbous

Waning Crescent

Waning Gibbous

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Tides and Moon Phases STAAR

How does the Moon move around the Earth?

How long does it take the Moon to move around the Earth?

How long is the lunar cycle?

Why do we see phases of the Moon?

Name this phase

Name this phase

Name this phase

Name this phase

How does the position of the Moon and Sun affect the tides?

Which tide occurs during the Full or New Moon phase?

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