Study Guide Earth, Moon, & Sun

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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 season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 3?

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Summer.

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What type of eclipse is shown in the diagram?

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Lunar Eclipse.

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What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

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Neap tide.

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What causes the moon's phases?

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The amount of sunlight reflected onto the moon from the sun.

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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 Solar Eclipse?

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An event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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An event where the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the moon.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.