Moon

Moon

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are rays on the Moon?

Back

Long, light streaks of pulverized rock radiating outward from newer craters.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs during a solar eclipse?

Back

The Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking our view of the Sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the umbra?

Back

The part of the shadow where a total lunar eclipse is experienced.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is apogee?

Back

The point in the orbit of the Moon where it is farthest from the Earth.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A type of tide that occurs during the new moon and full moon phases, when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun align.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A type of tide that occurs during the first and third quarter moon phases, when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is tidal locking?

Back

The phenomenon where the Moon rotates on its axis in the same time it takes to orbit the Earth, resulting in the same side always facing Earth.

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