Tides
What are tides?
The rise and fall of oceans.
What happens in seasons?
Weather changes
How many moons does the Earth have?
One
What is an eclipse?
When one celestial body casts a shadow on another.
What is the tide called where the water is the highest?
High tides.
How many seasons does Earth have?
4
How many phases does the moon have?
8 Phases.
How many types of eclispes can we see from Earth?
2
What is the distance between high tide and low tide called?
Tidal range.
How many seasons are happening at once on earth?
2
How long is one lunar cycle?
28 Days.
Why are solar eclipses so rare?
They only pass over one part of the country at a time.
What are the highest tides of the lunar cycle and what phases of the moon are associated with them?
Spring Tides, caused by full and new moons.
What are the peaks of summer and winter?
The solstices.
What is the time for one lunar phase?
3.5 days.
What types of eclipse can you only see at night?
Lunar eclipse.
What are the lowest tides of the lunar cycle and what phases of the moons are associated with them?
Neap tides, caused by 1st and 3rd qaurters.
What are the peaks of fall and spring?
The equinoxes.
Which way does the moon rotate?
Counter-Clockwise.
What is the direct shadow that the moon or Earth casts during an eclipse?
Umbra.