Earth-Moon-Sun: Moon Phases, Tides and Seasons

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What is the main reason the Moon only shows one side to Earth?

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The Moon revolves around the Earth once for every one time it rotates on its axis.

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Define 'gibbous phase' of the Moon.

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A gibbous phase occurs when more than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What phase comes after the 'new' phase of the Moon?

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The 'waxing crescent' phase.

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What is a 'waxing gibbous' phase?

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A waxing gibbous phase is when the Moon is more than half illuminated and is increasing in illumination.

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How do tides occur?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is the effect of the Moon's gravity on Earth?

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The Moon's gravity causes ocean tides, which are the rise and fall of sea levels.

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What is the 'full moon' phase?

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The full moon phase occurs when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated by the Sun.

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What is the 'waning crescent' phase?

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A waning crescent phase is when less than half of the Moon's surface is illuminated and is decreasing in illumination.

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How often do the Moon phases cycle?

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The Moon phases cycle approximately every 29.5 days.

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