Earth Sun and Moon

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon?

Back

Neap tide.

Front

Which moon phase is represented by option D?

Back

Waning crescent.

Front

What term describes the moon phases when the visible portion of the moon is increasing?

Back

Waxing.

Front

What would happen to Earth's seasons if it were no longer tilted on its axis?

Back

Earth would not have seasons.

Front

If you see a full Moon tonight, what Moon phase will you see in a week?

Back

Last Quarter.

Front

What is the term for the position of the Earth in relation to the Sun that causes seasons?

Back

Tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is the difference between waxing and waning moon phases?

Back

Waxing means the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while waning means it is decreasing.

Front

What phase comes after the new moon?

Back

Waxing crescent.

Front

What is the significance of the full moon in relation to tides?

Back

It typically results in higher high tides due to the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.