DSR Flashcard 6 Review

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What causes ocean tides on Earth?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary cause of ocean tides on Earth.

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Why does the Moon have a greater effect on tides than the Sun?

Back

The Moon is much closer to Earth than the Sun.

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What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What phase of the Moon is visible during a solar eclipse?

Back

During a solar eclipse, the New Moon phase is visible.

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What phase of the Moon is visible during a lunar eclipse?

Back

During a lunar eclipse, the Full Moon phase is visible.

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What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the gravitational pull?

Back

Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes the tides to rise and fall in different locations as the Earth spins beneath the Moon.