M.Grafton Unit 7 Moon Phases Review

During which moon phases do NEAP tides occur?

• New moon and full moon phases

• First quarter and third quarter moon

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What is the angle of the tilt of the Earth's axis?

• 13.5

• 18.5

• 23.5

• 28.5

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What best describes the term seasons?

• The time it takes the Earth to rotate once on it's axis.

• The time it takes the Earth to revolve around the sun.

• A time of year that is characterized by recurring weather conditions.

• A time of year that is characterized by changing weather conditions

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Examine the diagram of Earth's orbit below. Which of the positions represents the season of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Position 1

• Position 2

• Position 3

• Position 4

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During which moon phases do crescent moons occur?

• 1 and 5

• 2 and 8

• 3 and 7

• 4 and 6

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What is the relative position of the Earth, moon and sun during the full moon phase?

• Earth, moon, sun

• Earth, sun, moon

• moon, Earth, sun

• moon, sun, Earth

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How long does it take the moon to complete one cycle (new moon to next new moon)?

• About 1 day

• About 1 week

• About 1 month

• About 1 year

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Which phase of the moon are we unable to see?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

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What has the _____ has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

• Moon

• Sun

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A tide of maximum range that occurs twice a month is known as ____.

• Neap Tide

• Spring Tide

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