6th Grade Science: Unit 05 Flashcards

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Fill in the blank: ________ is water on the side of the earth closest to the moon that is most strongly affected by the moon’s gravitational pull.

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daily tide

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the force of attraction between all masses in the universe, especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface.

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gravitational attraction

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Fill in the blank: ________ occurs at the first and third (last) quarter moon phases; the sun is at a right angle to the moon.

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neap tide

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Fill in the blank: ________ occurs at the full and new moon phases; the earth, moon, and sun are in alignment, pulling the water in the same direction.

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spring tide

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the rising and falling of the oceans due to the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun; usually occurs twice each day.

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tide

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the moon phase where half of the moon’s surface facing earth is illuminated, and it appears as a half-moon.

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first quarter

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the moon phase when the entire face of the moon is illuminated as seen from earth.

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full moon

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the highest level of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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high tide

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the lowest level of ocean water, occurring between high tides.

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low tide

Front

Fill in the blank: ________ is the repeated pattern of moon phases, lasting about 29.5 days.

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lunar cycle