DSR Flashcard 6 Review

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What is a Neap tide?

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A tide that occurs during the first or third quarter moon, characterized by the minimum difference between high and low tide.

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What is a Spring tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in the maximum difference between high and low tide.

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What moon phase is visible from Earth at Position A if it is a Waxing Crescent?

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A Waxing Crescent is the phase where the Moon is partially illuminated and appears as a crescent shape, increasing in size.

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

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A Solar eclipse.

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

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The Moon is much closer to the Earth than the Sun, which allows its gravitational pull to have a greater impact on ocean tides.

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What is a Lunar eclipse?

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An eclipse that 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 difference between a Solar eclipse and a Lunar eclipse?

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A Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth, while a Lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is a Partial eclipse?

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An eclipse where only a part of the Sun or Moon is obscured.

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What is an Annular eclipse?

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An eclipse that occurs when the Moon is too far from the Earth to completely cover the Sun, resulting in a ring-like appearance.

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What is the role of the Sun in influencing tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull affects tides, but its impact is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.