Midterm Review 3/3

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What is the Sun's influence on Earth's tides compared to the Moon's influence?

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The Sun's influence on Earth's tides is about half as strong as the Moon's influence.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter?

Back

Waxing crescent.

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At which position could a lunar eclipse occur in a lunar cycle?

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Position 5.

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What is the name of the moon phase that occurs after the full moon and before the new moon?

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Waning crescent.

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What type of spectrum shows colored lines of light emitted by hot gases?

Back

Emission spectrum.

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What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when 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 waxing and waning moon phase?

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Waxing phases are when the visible portion of the Moon is increasing, while waning phases are when it is decreasing.

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What is the significance of the first quarter moon?

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The first quarter moon is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is a key phase for understanding lunar cycles.

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What is the continuous spectrum?

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A continuous spectrum is produced by a hot solid, liquid, or densely packed gas, showing all colors without any gaps.

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What is an absorption spectrum?

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An absorption spectrum is produced when light passes through a cooler gas, resulting in dark lines on a continuous spectrum.