Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides

Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides

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Science

7th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gibbous moon?

Back

A gibbous moon is a phase of the moon where more than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a crescent moon?

Back

A crescent moon is a phase of the moon where less than half of the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What moon phase comes after a waxing crescent?

Back

The moon phase that comes after a waxing crescent is a first quarter moon.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a lunar eclipse?

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When does a lunar eclipse occur?

Back

A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at a right angle relative to the Earth, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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