Unveiling Lunar Influence

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Who relied on a full moon to light their way at night?

  • Travellers (correct)
  • Farmers
  • Car headlamps
  • Electric street lights

Why do most animals become less active when the moon is at its brightest?

  • They are better able to hunt unseen
  • They fear the effect of the full moon on human behaviour
  • They are naturally more active at full moon
  • They are afraid of being eaten (correct)

Which group of creatures are naturally more active at full moon according to the text?

  • Predators
  • Humans and other primates (correct)
  • Animals that fear being eaten
  • Farmers

Why do people fear the effect of the full moon on human behaviour?

<p>It dates back many thousands of years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who knew that the moon affected the tides?

<p>Ancient Greeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Moon Lighting and Activity

  • Highwaymen and travelers relied on a full moon to light their way at night.

Moon's Effect on Animals

  • Most animals become less active when the moon is at its brightest.

Exception to the Rule

  • Wolves are naturally more active at full moon.

Fear of Full Moon's Effect on Humans

  • People fear the full moon's effect on human behavior due to its perceived influence on emotions and actions.

Ancient Knowledge of Tides

  • Ancient Greeks, particularly Pythagoras and Aristotle, knew that the moon affected the tides.

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