Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses Review

Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses Review

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at a ninety degree angle?

Back

Neap tide

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'waning' mean?

Back

Shrinking

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you call small tides where the high tide is not as high as usual and the low tides are not as low as usual?

Back

Neap tides

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the level of the ocean at high and low tide called?

Back

Tidal range

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central, darker part of a shadow called?

Back

Umbra

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the highest tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Spring tide

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lighter outer part of a shadow called?

Back

Penumbra

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