Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses Review

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Where is the new moon located?

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Between the Earth and sun.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

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Lunar eclipse.

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What moon phase occurs during a lunar eclipse?

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Full moon.

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What is the definition of 'penumbra'?

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A spreading cone of lighter shadow.

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What happens during an eclipse?

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One object in space moves into the shadow cast by another object.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

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What is the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse?

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In a total eclipse, the entire sun or moon is obscured; in a partial eclipse, only a part is obscured.

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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High tide.

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What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

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Low tide.