Moon Phases, Eclipses and Tides Summative

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What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?

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New moon

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How many high tides does a location experience in one day?

Back

2

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What must happen for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

Front

Why is the moon mainly responsible for the tides on Earth?

Back

Because it is much closer to Earth than the Sun.

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon?

Back

Lunar eclipse.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What are tides?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides are higher and occur during full and new moons; neap tides are lower and occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

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The changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun relative to each other.