S6E2.C Flashcard

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What season is the northern hemisphere experiencing when it is winter?

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Winter is the season characterized by cold temperatures, shorter days, and often snow in many regions.

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What is the third quarter phase of the moon?

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The third quarter phase occurs when the moon is three-quarters of the way through its orbit, and we see half of the moon lighted.

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What does waning gibbous mean?

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Waning gibbous is a phase of the moon that starts to get smaller and is greater than half but not a full moon.

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How long does it take the Earth to revolve once around the sun?

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It takes approximately 365.25 days for the Earth to complete one revolution around the sun.

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What is produced by the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon?

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The bulge of water closest to the moon produces a high tide.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the water level is at its highest point along the shore, typically occurring on the side of the Earth facing the moon.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point along the shore, occurring when the moon is not directly overhead.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases?

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The moon's phases are significant as they affect tides, cultural events, and can influence animal behavior.