Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?
3rd Quarter
1st Quarter
New Moon
Full Moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The data table above contains information about high and low tides for a particular location. The data in this table best supports which of the following conclusions?
The difference between high and low tides is greatest during a new or full moon.
The high and low tides are always exactly the same during first and third quarter moons.
The highest high and lowest low tides usually happen a few days after we see a full moon.
High tides get gradually higher and low tides get gradually lower throughout the lunar cycle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes
moon phases
eclipses
tides
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why are people on Earth unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?
The lit side of the moon is not facing Earth.
The sunlight is being reflected off the moon.
The location of Earth is between the moon and the sun.
The tilt of Earth is causing the moon to be blocked by the sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many high tides does a place have each day?
3
4
5
2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.
Full moon
New moon
Waxing moon
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The moon is mainly responsible for the tides on Earth because it is _________ _________.
much closer
far away
behind the sun
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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