Eclipses & Tides Flashcard

Front

The tide produced during the moon's first and last quarters is called the _________.

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neap tide

Front

A(n)_______ occurs when the moon's shadow falls on part of the earth.

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solar eclipse

Front

A(n) _________ occurs when the moon's sunlit fraction that we can see from Earth is getting larger.

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waxing

Front

A(n) ________ occurs when the shadow of the Earth falls on the moon.

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lunar eclipse

Front

A(n) __________ occurs when the shadow of one celestial body falls on another.

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eclipse

Front

A(n)_________ occurs when the moon's sunlit fraction is getting smaller.

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waning

Front

Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth line up.

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when the sun, moon, and Earth line up

Front

The darkest part of the moon's shadow is the..

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solar eclipse

Front

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

Back

The moon completely covers the sun.

Front

The following picture reflects the moon when the tide is...

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low tide is at its lowest