Eclipse and Space Flashcard

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide in which the difference between high and low tide is the least.

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What is an eclipse?

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An event where a planet or moon passes through the shadow of another.

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What does the noun 'Effect' mean?

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A noun that means the outcome of an event or situation that created a change.

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What is the umbra?

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The darkest part of a shadow, totally blocked from the light source.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide in which the difference between high and low tide is the greatest.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light; 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 is the penumbra?

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The outer part of a shadow where some light is still visible.

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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

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Spring and neap tides occur approximately every two weeks, with spring tides occurring during the full and new moons, and neap tides occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is the significance of the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the vertical difference between high tide and low tide, which affects coastal ecosystems and navigation.