Seasons, Eclipses, Tides, Moon Phases flashcard review

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What causes seasons?

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Earth's tilted axis as it revolves around the sun.

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What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed?

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Umbra

Front

What Moon phases are visible during a Neap Tide?

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First and Last quarter.

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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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The movement of the Earth around the Sun is called its _____

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revolution.

Front

What is the lighter outer part of the shadow cone during an eclipse called?

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Penumbra.

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What phase of the Moon occurs when it is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon.

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What phase of the Moon occurs when it is not visible from Earth?

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New Moon.

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What is the term for the gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth that causes tides?

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Tidal Force.

Front

What are the two types of tides that occur during the full and new moon phases?

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Spring Tides.