Lunar Cycle/Tides/Seasons!

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What is the name of the lunar phase when the illuminated part is decreasing and is less than half?

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Waning Crescent

Front

What is the term for the movement of one object in a circular path or orbit around another object?

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Revolution

Front

If you are in Australia in July, what season are you experiencing?

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Winter

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon?

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Neap Tide

Front

What is the name of the lunar phase when the illuminated part is increasing and is less than half?

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Waxing Crescent

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for the moon to complete one full orbit around the Earth?

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Lunar Month

Front

What is the name of the tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

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Spring Tide

Front

What phase comes after the waxing crescent in the lunar cycle?

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First Quarter

Front

What is the term for the tilt of the Earth's axis that affects the seasons?

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Axial Tilt

Front

What is the name of the lunar phase when the moon is fully illuminated?

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Full Moon