Earth-Moon-Sun Review

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What three objects must align to create a solar or lunar eclipse?

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Sun, Moon, Earth.

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth on its axis cause?

Back

Day and night.

Front

What causes spring tides?

Back

The Sun, Moon, and Earth being aligned.

Front

Which celestial body has the biggest effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon.

Front

What moon phase comes after a waning crescent?

Back

New moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

An event where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth?

Back

About 27.3 days.

Front

What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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Waxing means the visible part of the Moon is increasing; waning means it is decreasing.