Science Common Assessment #2: Study Guide

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What is a high tide?

Back

A high tide occurs when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

Front

What event is shown when the Earth is between the sun and the moon?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.

Front

Why does the Moon seem to change shape?

Back

The Moon seems to change shape because different portions of it reflect sunlight as it orbits around the Earth.

Front

What is the name of the partial shadow during a lunar eclipse?

Back

The partial shadow during a lunar eclipse is called the Penumbra.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth.

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What is the umbra?

Back

The umbra is the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse, where the light is completely blocked.

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What is the difference between neap tide and spring tide?

Back

Neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides, while spring tide occurs when they are aligned, resulting in higher high tides.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon are caused by the changing angles of sunlight as the moon orbits the Earth.