Moon Phases
Tides
Eclipses
Seasons
Misc.
100

What is the term that describes the moon growing larger or increasing? 

Waxing 

100

How many times does a low and high tide occur each 24 hours?

2 times

100

What eclipse covers the sun?

Solar Eclipse

100

Earth has a tilt of how many degrees?

23.5 degrees

100

Does earth rotate in an upright position?

No

200

What is the moon phase that appears dark to us?

New Moon

200

What are the four types of tides?

Neap Tide, Low Tide, Spring Tide, High Tide

200

During a lunar eclipse the Earth is between what?

Sun and the Moon

200

True or False: The Sun’s light strikes Earth at different angles during Earth’s revolution around the Sun

True

200

What is a hemisphere?

Half of the earth cut in the middle by an invisible line

300

How many days does it take to complete the phases of the moon?

29 Days

300

During which moon phases can we expect a spring tide?

Full and New Moon

300

This is the moon phase during which a solar eclipse occurs.

new moon

300

What are Equinoxes?

Equinoxes are days in which day and night are of equal duration - 12 hours.

300

Does the earth revolve around the sun.. or does the sun revolve around the earth?

The earth revolves around the sun

400

What is the second phase of the moon?

Waxing Crescent 

400

What causes tides?

Tides are caused by the gravitational Pull of the Moon.

400

What eclipse makes the moon turn red?

Lunar Eclipse 

400

If the northern hemisphere is facing the sun, what season is the southern hemisphere having?

Winter 

400

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun?

365.25 days

500

What is the fifth phase of the moon?

Full Moon 

500

What is the alignment of the celestial bodies for a neap tide?

Right angle

500

True or false: A lunar eclipse occurs every month

False

500

What are Solstice?

-Summer & Winter

- The longest or shortest days of the year

500

How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?

24 hours

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