Moon phases and Tides

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What are the two main types of tides?

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Spring tides and Neap tides.

Front

What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How long does it take for the Moon to complete one full cycle of phases?

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About 29.5 days.

Front

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

Back

Full Moon.

Front

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

Back

New Moon.

Front

What is the term for the transition from a full moon to a new moon?

Back

Waning.

Front

What is the term for the transition from a new moon to a full moon?

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Waning.

Front

How does the position of the Moon affect ocean tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the water in the oceans to bulge, creating high and low tides.

Front

What is the significance of the lunar cycle in relation to tides?

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The lunar cycle affects the timing and height of tides, with spring and neap tides occurring at specific points in the cycle.