Moon Phases & Tides

Front

What is the Moon's rotation period on its axis?

Back

One month.

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon.

Front

What is the phase called when the Moon is not visible from Earth?

Back

New Moon.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Daily.

Front

Why do we only see one side of the Moon?

Back

The Moon rotates and revolves around Earth in the same length of time.

Front

What is the term for the change in the Moon's appearance as it orbits Earth?

Back

Moon Phases.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and increasing?

Back

First Quarter.

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when it is half illuminated and decreasing?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What is a waxing gibbous Moon?

Back

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