Seasons, eclipses, moon phases, & tides

Seasons, eclipses, moon phases, & tides

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light from reaching the Earth.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at a right angle to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

An equinox is a time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring when Earth's axis is neither tilted toward nor away from the sun.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are moon phases?

Back

Moon phases are the different appearances of the moon as seen from Earth, caused by the moon's position relative to the Earth and sun.

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