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Eclipses and Tides Multiple Choice Test

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Eclipses and Tides

Use your knowledge of Earth science to answer all questions in the data set. You will need your Earth Science reference tables and a calculator to answer some of the questions. Good Luck.

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At which Moon position could a solar eclipse be seen from Earth?

An observer at location A noticed that the apparent size of the Moon varied slightly from month to month when the Moon was at position M4 in its orbit. Which statement best explains this variation in the apparent size of the Moon?

Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?

A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?

Which object is closest to Earth?

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

The next first-quarter Moon after November 17 occurred closest to

The tidal range on November 8 was approximately

Spring ocean tides occur when the difference in height between high tide and low tide is greatest. At which two positions of the Moon will spring tides occur on Earth?

According to the pattern shown on the graph, the next high tide will occur on the following day at approximately

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