Flashcard Eclipses & Tides

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 12.5 hours.

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What phase of the Moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs during the Full Moon phase.

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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.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest tides that occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned during the new or full moon.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower tides that occur when the Moon is in the first or third quarter phase.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher and occur during full or new moons, while neap tides are lower and occur during the first or third quarter moons.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a solar eclipse?

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The order is Sun-Moon-Earth.

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What is the order of celestial bodies during a lunar eclipse?

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The order is Sun-Earth-Moon.