Q2 Week 8 Review Flashcardizz

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What moon phase does a solar eclipse occur?

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New moon

Front

What moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

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Full moon

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How many days after a full moon does a new moon occur?

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Approximately 14 days

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

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Lunar eclipse

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

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Solar eclipse

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What is the term for the shadow cast by the Earth during a lunar eclipse?

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Umbra

Front

What is the term for the shadow cast by the moon during a solar eclipse?

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Umbra

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What is the difference between a total and partial solar eclipse?

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely covers the sun; a partial solar eclipse occurs when only part of the sun is obscured.

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

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New moon

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

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Full moon