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Questions
- What causes the tides on Earth?
- How does the Moon help keep Earth’s climate stable?
- Name one animal that uses the Moon to guide its behavior.
- Do people use the Moon to plan activities? (Yes/No)
- What might the Moon help protect Earth from, according to some scientists?
- How often do the tides rise and fall each day?
- What would happen to the tides if there were no Moon?
True or False
- The Moon’s gravity helps create ocean tides.
- The Moon causes Earth to have no seasons.
- Some plants and animals use the Moon’s light to know when to reproduce.
- The Moon has no effect on human activities.
- The Moon might help protect Earth from asteroids.
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever noticed the tides at the beach? What did you see?
- Why do you think the Moon is important for animals and plants?
- Do you know any stories or traditions in your culture about the Moon?
- How do you feel when you see the full Moon at night?
- What do you think life on Earth would be like without the Moon?
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Answer Key
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- The Moon’s gravity.
- By keeping Earth’s tilt steady, which helps keep the seasons regular.
- Sea turtles (or any animal mentioned that uses the Moon’s cycle).
- Yes.
- Large asteroids.
- Twice a day.
- The tides would be much weaker.
- True.
- False.
- True.
- False.
- True.