Wednesday WUET

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What is the main cause of the seasons?

Back

The main cause of the seasons is the Earth's tilted axis.

Front

How does the moon look during the quarter phase?

Back

During the quarter phase, the moon looks like a half circle.

Front

How many times per month does a spring tide occur?

Back

A spring tide occurs twice per month.

Front

Where do neap tides take place in relation to the sun, moon, and Earth?

Back

Neap tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are at right angles to each other, typically in locations 2 and 4.

Front

True or False: The moon produces its own light.

Back

False. The moon does not produce its own light; it reflects light from the sun.

Front

What is the Earth's tilted axis?

Back

The Earth's tilted axis is the angle at which the Earth rotates, approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

Back

A waxing moon is when the visible part of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible part is decreasing.

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What is the lunar cycle?

Back

The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the moon goes through in about 29.5 days, including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.