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Moon Phases Multiple Choice Test

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Moon Phases

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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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?

At which labeled Moon position would the phase of the Moon shown in diagram 2 be observed from New York State?

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?

How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?

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

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

Which two motions are completed in about the same amount of time?

Which lettered arrow represents the motion that causes the Moon to show phases when view from Earth

On which date was this phase of the Moon visible from New York State?

Why does the Moon's gravity have a greater effect on Earth's ocean tides than the Sun's gravity?

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