Moon Phases, Eclipses and Tides

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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The gravitational pull from the moon and sun causes

• moon phases

• eclipses

• tides

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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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A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________.

• Full moon

• New moon

• Waxing moon

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The moon is mainly responsible for the tides on Earth because it is _________ _________.

• much closer

• far away

• behind the sun

Which type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and Moon?

• Lunar eclipse

• Solar eclipse

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For a solar eclipse to occur, what has to happen?

• The sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.

• The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

• Earth must be directly between the Sun and the moon.

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When the Earth is between the moon and sun, it is most likely a:

• new moon

• full moon

• waxing crescent

• waxing gibbous

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Taylor and José pulled their boat up onto the beach and went on a hike. When they returned, the beach was covered by water and the boat was floating offshore. What is the most likely explanation?

• The spring tide came early.

• The water level rose due to the high tide.

• The low tide receded and pulled the boat out to sea.

• The gravitational pull of the sun and moon decreased the tidal range.

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How many high tides does a place have each day?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2