Moon and Tides Flashcard

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What is the phase of the Moon when none of the side facing Earth is lit?

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New Moon

Front

What do we call the phase when more than half of the Moon visible from Earth is lit?

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Gibbous

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What is it called when the lit portion of the Moon facing Earth is getting bigger?

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Waxing

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What is the length of time between high and low tides?

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About 6 hours

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How long does it take for the Moon to pass through all of its phases?

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About 1 month

Front

What is the phase of the Moon when the entire side facing Earth is lit?

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Full Moon

Front

What is the term for the phase of the Moon when less than half of the Moon visible from Earth is lit?

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Crescent

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What is the term for the phase of the Moon when the lit portion is decreasing?

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Waning

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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How many tides occur in a typical day?

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Usually four tides (two high and two low tides).