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Tides
Earth and Moon
Moon
Eclipses
Seasons
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What is a tide?
Daily changes in the level of ocean water.
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What is the time called for a planet to rotate once on its axis?
One day.
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What does the moon's gravity cause here on Earth?
The Earth's tides.
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What happens during a total Solar Eclipse?
The moon is directly between the Earth and the sun, and the shadow of the moon is casted onto Earth.
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What is a Solstice?
A solstice is an area of sunlight at its maximum in one hemisphere, and it's minimum in the other.
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What is a Tidal Range?
The difference between the levels of ocean water at High Tides and Low Tides.
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What created the moon?
A meteor struck Earth taking out a portion of crust. Debris was sent into orbit, and after millions of years, it formed the moon.
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Why is the moon visible from Earth?
The moon's surface reflects sunlight onto Earth.
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What is a total Lunar Eclipse?
When the moon moves completely into Earth's shadow.
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What is the Autumnal Equinox?
The September (Autumnal) Equinox is when the Earth is in this position sunlight shines equally on both poles.
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What are Spring Tides?
Tides that have the largest daily Tidal Range.
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How many lunar phases are there on Earth's moon?
Eight Lunar Phases.
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How long does it take the moon to orbit Earth once?
It takes the moon approximately 27.3 days to orbit Earth.
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How often do Solar Eclipses happen?
One about every two years.
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What is a Season?
A season is characterized by a pattern and other weather trends.
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What are Neap Tides?
Tides that have the smallest daily Tidal Range.
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What is an Eclipse?
An event during which an object casts a shadow onto another object.
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What is a Solar Eclipse?
When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun so that the sun is partially or totally obscured.
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What is an Umbra?
The darkest part of a shadow.
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What month does winter begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
In the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins in June.
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How often does the Tide Cycle occur?
Every 24 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the Waxing phase of the moon?
When the right side of the moon is lit up.
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What is the distance between the Earth and the moon?
The distance between the Earth and the moon is about 238,000 miles.
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What is a Penumbra?
The lighter part of a shadow.
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How many equinoxes are there in a year?
There are 2 equinoxes every year.