Moon Phases, Tides Eclipses Assessment

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are in a straight line, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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During which moon phases do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases, when the tidal differences are the smallest.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull from the moon and the sun.

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Why do we see different phases of the Moon?

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Different phases of the Moon are observed due to its orbit around the Earth, which changes the angle of sunlight illuminating its surface.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light either partially or completely.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun's light from reaching the Earth, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What is the role of the moon's gravitational pull in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

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Spring and neap tides occur approximately every two weeks, corresponding to the lunar phases.

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What is the significance of the angle of sunlight in moon phases?

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The angle of sunlight affects how much of the moon's surface is illuminated, resulting in different visible phases.

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