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

a) 12:30 a.m.

b) 2:00 a.m.

c) 3:15 a.m.

d) 4:00 a.m.

The tidal range on November 8 was approximately

a) 11 m

b) 2 m

c) 13 m

d) 15 m

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?

a) 1 and 5

b) 2 and 6

c) 3 and 7

d) 4 and 8

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

a) December 9

b) December 14

c) December 17

d) December 24

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

a) Earth's revolution around the Sun

b) the changing phases of the Moon

c) the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth

d) seasonal changes in the compass location of sunrise

Which object is closest to Earth?

a) the Sun

b) Venus

c) the Moon

d) Mars

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

a) 1

b) 5

c) 3

d) 7

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

a) the Moon’s rotation and Earth’s rotation

b) the Moon’s revolution and Earth’s rotation

c) the Moon’s rotation and the Sun’s rotation

d) the Moon’s revolution and the Sun’s rotation

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?

a) The Moon expands in summer and contracts in winter.

b) The Moon shows complete cycles of phases throughout the year.

c) The Moon’s period of rotation is equal to its period of revolution.

d) The Moon’s distance from Earth varies in a cyclic manner.

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

a) M1

b) M2

c) M3

d) M4

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