1. the sun, moon, and earth can block one another as they orbit creating solar and lunar eclipses. (10 points)
a. what happens during a lunar eclipse? (2 points)
b. what happens during a solar eclipse? (2 points)
c. draw a diagram of each type of eclipse to help explain your answer. (6 points)
2. if you have been to a beach for a whole day, then you have seen tides roll in and out. what causes earths high tides? (5 points)

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# Brief Explanations:
## A.
During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon. Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, causing it to appear darkened or reddish - brown as sunlight is refracted through Earth's atmosphere onto the Moon.
## B.
During a solar eclipse, the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. The Moon blocks the Sun's light, casting a shadow on Earth. Observers in the shadowed area see the Sun obscured by the Moon.
## C.
(This cannot be directly provided in text - but a basic description for drawing: For a lunar eclipse diagram, draw the Sun, Earth, and Moon in a straight line with Earth in the middle and arrows showing sunlight being blocked by Earth and casting a shadow on the Moon. For a solar eclipse diagram, draw the Sun, Moon, and Earth in a straight line with the Moon in the middle and arrows showing the Moon casting a shadow on Earth.)
## 2.
Earth's high tides are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth's oceans. The side of Earth closest to the Moon experiences a high - tide due to the Moon's gravitational attraction. The side of Earth opposite the Moon also experiences a high - tide because the Earth is being pulled away from the water on that side by the Moon's gravity, creating a "bulge" of water. The Sun also contributes to tides, but its effect is smaller compared to the Moon's.

# Answer:
## A. The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon.
## B. The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.
## C. (Diagram description as above)
## 2. The gravitational pull of the Moon (and to a lesser extent the Sun) on Earth's oceans.

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A. The Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the Moon.

B. The Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

C. (Diagram description as above)

2. The gravitational pull of the Moon (and to a lesser extent the Sun) on Earth's oceans.