Dec 9th Flashcard

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase.

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What phase comes before the Third Quarter?

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The phase that comes before the Third Quarter is the Full Moon.

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How does a solar eclipse differ from a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse involves the Moon blocking the Sun's light, while a lunar eclipse involves the Earth casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What phase comes before the New Moon?

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The phase that comes before the New Moon is the Third Quarter.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the significance of the Full Moon phase?

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The Full Moon phase is significant because it is when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated, making it fully visible from Earth.

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What is the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What is the Waxing Crescent phase?

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The Waxing Crescent phase is the phase of the Moon that occurs after the New Moon and before the First Quarter, where a small sliver of the Moon is illuminated.

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What happens during a New Moon?

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During a New Moon, the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun, and its illuminated side is facing away from the Earth, making it invisible.