Eclipses and Tides

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The differences in the moon's and sun's gravitational pull on different sides of the Earth cause tides.

Front

True or False: The positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun affect the height of high tides during a month.

Back

True

Front

In which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs during the Full Moon phase.

Front

What is the correct order of the Earth, Moon, and Sun for a lunar eclipse to occur?

Back

Sun, Earth, Moon.

Front

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

Back

Lunar eclipse.

Front

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.

Front

What are the two types of eclipses?

Back

Solar eclipse and lunar eclipse.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High tide.

Front

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

Back

Low tide.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 6 hours.