Sun, Earth and Moon

What does the term "waxing" refer to in the context of the moon's phases?

• The moon is getting smaller.

• The moon is getting larger.

• The moon is full.

• The moon is new.

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Why new moon is basically invisible from Earth?

• Moon is not reflecting light at all.

• Moon is reflecting light at full to Earth

• Moon is reflecting light back to the Sun

• Moon is placed opposite to the Sun

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During which phase of the moon does "waning" occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• After the Full Moon

• Before the New Moon

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What causes moon phases?

• Elliptical orbit of Earth

• Elliptical orbit of moon

• Revolution of Moon

• Relative position of moon, Earth and sun

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What type of moon phase is letter A?

• Full Moon

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

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What type of tide is it if the Moon is in Letter A?

• spring

• neap

• solar

• lunar

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What type of tide is it if the Moon is in Letter C?

• spring

• neap

• solar

• lunar

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What type of tide is it if the Moon is in Letter D?

• spring

• neap

• solar

• lunar

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What causes the tides on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The wind patterns on Earth

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Which of the following best describes a spring tide?

• A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other

• A tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned

• A tide that occurs only in the spring season

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