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Astronomy: Unit 2 Test '-Earth's Sky REVIEW

Astronomy: Unit 2 Test '-Earth's Sky REVIEW

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many times per month does a spring tide occur?

Back

Twice

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Umbra

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does Polaris not seem to move during the night?

Back

Because it is located directly above the North Pole.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which moon phase is occurring at #8?

Back

Waning crescent.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

Spring tide.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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