Tides & Eclipses Flashcard - R - 2024

Front

What phase of the Moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?

Back

Full Moon

Front

Which celestial body is more important in producing Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon

Front

What is the time interval between two consecutive high tides?

Back

12 hours

Front

What happens to the gravitational pull on Earth when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned?

Back

It becomes stronger.

Front

What do Spring Tides produce?

Back

Higher high tides than normal.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are the tides with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring when the Moon is in the first or third quarter.

Front

How does the Sun affect tides compared to the Moon?

Back

The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

Front

What is the role of gravity in tides?

Back

Gravity pulls the water in the oceans towards the Moon and the Sun, creating high and low tides.