Week 7 Flashcardizz: Moon: Tides and Phases

Front

Define gibbous

Back

more than half of moon visible

Front

What moon phase was most likely visible on June 9, 2005?

Back

Waxing crescent

Front

The moon phases occur because...

Back

the moon revolves around the earth

Front

Tides are caused by ___________

Back

gravitational pull of moon

Front

Which tide causes the biggest change in ocean levels?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is a waxing gibbous moon?

Back

A phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and increasing.

Front

What is a waning gibbous moon?

Back

A phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated and decreasing.

Front

What is a new moon?

Back

A phase where the moon is not visible from Earth.

Front

What is a full moon?

Back

A phase where the entire face of the moon is illuminated.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Tides that occur during full and new moons, causing the highest and lowest tides.