Moon Phases, Tides & Eclipses

Front

The Moon orbits Earth in a _______ direction.

Back

counterclockwise

Front

What side of the moon is the light on when the moon is waxing?

Back

right

Front

In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be?

Back

In alignment

Front

What moon phase is this? (waxing crescent, waxing gibbous, waning crescent, waning gibbous)

Back

waning gibbous

Front

How many low tides and high tides happen in a day?

Back

2 low tides, 2 high tides

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

Front

What is a solar eclipse?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?

Back

A waxing moon is when the visible part of the Moon is increasing, while a waning moon is when it is decreasing.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High tide