Eclipse and Tides Vocabulary

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is a higher than normal high tide that occurs during a new moon and a full moon when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, and their gravitational forces are combined.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth.

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What is an Eclipse?

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An Eclipse is the complete or partial blocking of light from the sun or moon that occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on Earth.

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What is the umbra?

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The umbra is the central, darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.

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What is the intertidal zone?

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The intertidal zone is the area along the shore that exists between the highest high tide and the lowest low tide.

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What causes Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and moon being aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide is a lower than normal high tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in less gravitational pull.

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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 penumbra?

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The penumbra is the outer part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light is partially blocked.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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