Eclipses and Tides

Front

What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

Back

Umbra

Front

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

Back

In alignment

Front

A lunar eclipse can occur only during the _________________ (Options: Full moon, New moon, Waxing moon).

Back

Full moon

Front

A solar eclipse can occur only during the _________________ (Options: Full moon, New moon, Quarter moon).

Back

New moon

Front

What does number 1 in the image to the left represent?

Back

Umbra

Front

What does number 2 in the image to the left represent?

Back

Penumbra

Front

Tides are caused mainly by what?

Back

Moon’s gravitational pull

Front

Most places on Earth experience about how many high and low tides in 24 hours?

Back

2 high and 2 low tides

Front

What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?

Back

Spring tides

Front

What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?

Back

Neap tides