Tides & Eclipses Flashcard - R - 2024

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What are the phases of the Moon during which the Sun, Moon, and Earth are at a right angle?

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1st Quarter Moon & 3rd Quarter Moon.

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What is the darker part of a shadow during an eclipse called?

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Umbra.

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What is the term for when the ocean's water level is at its highest?

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High Tide.

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What is the larger part of the shadow during an eclipse called?

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Penumbra.

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What type of eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth?

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Solar Eclipse.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the Moon blocks the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon.

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What is the term for the time when the ocean's water level is at its lowest?

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Low Tide.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least.

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What causes tides in the ocean?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.