Tides and Moon

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon is the main factor that causes tides on Earth.

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How many high tides occur in a typical tidal cycle?

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There are typically 2 high tides in a tidal cycle.

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How many low tides occur in a typical tidal cycle?

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There are typically 2 low tides in a tidal cycle.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is completely dark?

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The phase of the moon when it is completely dark is called the New Moon.

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

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The phase of the moon when it is fully illuminated is called the Full Moon.

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What does the term 'Waning' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waning' refers to the phase of the moon when it appears to decrease in size.

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What does the term 'Waxing' mean in relation to the moon?

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'Waxing' refers to the phase of the moon when it appears to increase in size.

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What is the 1st Quarter moon?

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The 1st Quarter moon is the phase when half of the moon is illuminated, specifically the right side.

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What is a Gibbous moon?

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A Gibbous moon is a phase where more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.