Earth's Moon Flashcard

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What is the only planet that can support life?

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Earth

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What moon phase produces the highest high tides?

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Spring Tide

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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365.25 days

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are stronger; neap tides are less extreme (weaker).

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest high tides.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest high tides.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Moon?

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About 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers).

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What is the Moon's gravitational effect on Earth?

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It causes tides in Earth's oceans.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated?

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Full Moon