Sun, Moon, Earth Test Review

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

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Spring tide.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle?

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Neap tide.

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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, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waxing?

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The visible part of the Moon is becoming larger.

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What does it mean when the Moon is waning?

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The visible part of the Moon is becoming smaller.

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What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere when it is summer?

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It is winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is completely illuminated?

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Full moon.

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What is the phase of the Moon when it is not visible from Earth?

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New moon.

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What is the term for the Moon's shape when it is less than half illuminated?

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Crescent moon.

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What happens during a solar eclipse?

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The Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.