Moon Phases, eclipses & tides Summative Review

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

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What is a gibbous moon?

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A gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What causes the moon phases?

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The moon phases are caused by the relative positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which affect how much of the moon's surface is illuminated.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when 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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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

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A waxing moon is when the visible portion of the moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when the visible portion is decreasing.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the water level in the ocean rises to its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the Moon.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the water level in the ocean falls to its lowest point.

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What is the significance of the New Moon phase?

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During the New Moon phase, the Moon is not visible from Earth, marking the start of a new lunar cycle.