Tides and Moon Phases Practice

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What causes tides?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon.

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How many Earth days are in a lunar month?

Back

There are 29.5 Earth days in a lunar month.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely illuminated?

Back

The phase is called the full moon.

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What moon phase comes after the first quarter moon?

Back

The waxing gibbous moon phase occurs after the first quarter.

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When do Spring Tides occur?

Back

Spring Tides occur during the new moon and full moons.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is the phase when the moon is not visible from Earth.

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What is a waxing crescent moon?

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A waxing crescent moon is the phase after the new moon when a small part of the moon is illuminated.

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What is a waning gibbous moon?

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A waning gibbous moon is the phase after a full moon when the illuminated part is decreasing.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is increasing in illumination, while a waning moon is decreasing.

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What is the significance of the Moon's orbit around the Earth?

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The Moon's orbit affects the timing and height of tides on Earth.