Earth Sun Moon Review

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when the light part gets bigger?

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Waxing

Front

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

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Solar Eclipse

Front

In which positions do Neap Tides occur?

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Positions 3 and 7

Front

What type of tide occurs when the gravitational pull of the moon and sun are aligned?

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Spring Tides

Front

What moon phase is characterized by a lighted portion that is decreasing?

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Waning

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon

Front

What is the gravitational effect that causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that occurs after a full moon and before a new moon?

Back

Waning Gibbous

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon that occurs after a new moon and before a full moon?

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Waxing Crescent