Sun, Earth, and Moon

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What causes the smallest tidal ranges?

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The smallest tidal ranges are caused by the first and third quarter moons.

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How many seasons do we experience in Virginia?

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We experience 4 seasons in Virginia.

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What causes the highest tidal ranges?

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The highest tidal ranges are caused by the full and new moons.

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How many moon phases did we learn?

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We learned about 8 moon phases.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

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What is the role of the sun in the Earth-Moon system?

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The sun provides light and heat, influencing the Earth's climate and the behavior of tides.

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What is a lunar cycle?

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A lunar cycle is the period it takes for the moon to go through all its phases, approximately 29.5 days.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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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, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.