Midterm Review 3/3

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What type of electromagnetic waves contain energy that we perceive as heat?

Back

Infrared waves are the type of electromagnetic waves that contain energy perceived as heat.

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What moon phases are associated with spring tides?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What moon phases are associated with neap tides?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases.

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What causes nearly all surface features of the moon?

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Nearly all surface features of the moon are a result of solid bodies impacting the surface.

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What is the moon phase when the illuminated part is increasing and is less than half?

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The moon phase is called waxing crescent.

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What is the definition of infrared radiation?

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Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, often associated with heat.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher high tides and lower low tides occurring during new and full moons, while neap tides are lower high tides and higher low tides occurring during first and third quarter moons.

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What is the significance of the moon's gravitational pull on Earth?

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The moon's gravitational pull is responsible for the ocean tides on Earth.

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What are the main types of tides?

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The main types of tides are spring tides and neap tides.

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What is the role of solid bodies impacting the moon's surface?

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Solid bodies impacting the moon's surface create craters and other geological features.