The Earth-Sun-Moon System Assignment
Use the drop-down menus to choose the correct answers about tides and phases of the moon. Earth sees a full moon in ___________. Neap tide occurs in _________. Earth sees a third quarter moon in __________. Tide levels are highest in _____________.
A D and B D A and C
Kara is writing a science-fiction story. In the story, Earth no longer experiences day and night. To return Earth to normal, which action should the heroine of the story take?
She should get Earth spinning on its axis again.
Which statements about the moon's phases are true? Check all that apply.
The same side of the moon always faces Earth. A new moon occurs when the Sun shines on the side of the moon not facing Earth. A full moon happens when the Earth is between the Sun and the moon.
Look at the image. Which statement explains what would most likely happen if the moon were closer to Earth?
The tides would be higher
Study the photo and use the drop-down menus to fill in the correct answers about eclipses. The image shows a _________ eclipse. The body seen in the sky is a _______. When this type of eclipse occurs, what are the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and the moon? ___________________________________
total lunar full moon Earth is between the Sun and the moon
