Moon Phases, Eclipses and Tides

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Define Waxing

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Moon is increasing and light part appears to be growing.

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What is the moon phase on day 7 in the picture?

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First quarter.

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Changes in the moon's appearance are called?

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Phases.

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What Moon phase is this? (Image of Waning Crescent)

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Waning Crescent.

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How long does it take for Earth to make 1 revolution?

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365 1/4 days.

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Define Waning

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Moon is decreasing and light part appears to be shrinking.

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What is a Full Moon?

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The phase when the entire face of the Moon is illuminated.

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What is a New Moon?

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The phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth.

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What causes Tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.