Moon Phase and Tides

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What causes the moon phases to change?

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The moon's revolution around Earth.

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What is high tide?

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When the water level comes up the highest of the day.

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What is a waxing gibbous moon phase?

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A phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

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What does a new moon look like?

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A phase where the moon is not visible from Earth.

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How long does it take for the moon to go from a new moon to a full moon?

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About 2 weeks.

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What is a low tide?

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When the water level is at its lowest point of the day.

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What is a neap tide?

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A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least.

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What is a spring tide?

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A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The cycle of phases the moon goes through, taking about 29.5 days.

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What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing means the moon is getting fuller, while waning means it is getting less full.