Moon Phases and Tides

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What does 'waning' mean in relation to the moon?

Back

Waning means shrinking or decreasing in size.

Front

What is the composition of the moon?

Back

The moon is made of rock, not cheese.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the difference between high and low tide is the greatest?

Back

Spring tide.

Front

What is the phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What is the term for the outgoing or falling tide?

Back

Ebb tide.

Front

What is a 'neap tide'?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water.

Front

What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon are caused by the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and sun.

Front

What is a 'flood tide'?

Back

A flood tide is the incoming tide, when the water level rises.

Front

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

Back

About 29.5 days.

Front

What is the difference between a 'new moon' and a 'full moon'?

Back

A new moon is when the moon is not visible from Earth, while a full moon is when the entire face of the moon is illuminated.