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

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

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

a) July 4

b) July 11

c) July 19

d) July 26

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

a) The Sun is composed mostly of gases.

b) The Sun's gravity influences more planets.

c) The Moon has a greater mass.

d) The Moon is much closer to Earth.

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

a) A and B

b) B and C

c) C and D

d) A and D

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

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

a) 1

b) 5

c) 3

d) 7

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) 2.2 d

b) 27.3 d

c) 29.5 d

d) 365.26 d

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

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

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

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.

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