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Tides on Earth are influenced by
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
What event occurs when one celestial object or that object’s shadow obscures the view from Earth?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
Which of the following is the primary cause of seasons on Earth?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
What happens during a lunar eclipse?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
A student argues that because Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, all of Earth experiences summer at perihelion. Is the student correct?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
Which of the following causes the phases of the moon?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
At which position in Earth's orbit is Earth closest to the sun?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
Which of the following results from the fact that the moon is tidally locked to Earth?
The moon is in shadow because Earth is between the moon and the sun.
From Earth, we always see the same side of the moon.
Earth's axial tilt as it revolves around the sun
perihelion
eclipse
both the moon and the sun
No. Although Earth is closest to the sun at perihelion, only the hemisphere tilted toward the sun experiences summer.
the changing position of the moon relative to Earth and the sun
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