Tides
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of?
solar eclipse
What side of the moon is lit when it's a waxing moon?
the right side
How often does a low/high tide occur?
both occur twice a day
What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is in between the Sun and moon?
lunar eclipse
What side of the moon is lit during a waning moon?
Left side
How often do spring/neap tides occur?
both occur twice a month
What tide occurs during an eclipse?
spring tide
If half of the moon is lit, what phase of the moon is occuring?
first/third quarter
What is the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a neap tide? DRAW IT
neap = 90 degree angle
What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?
new moon
If less than half of the moon is lit, what phase of the moon is occuring?
waxing/waning crescent
What is the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a spring tide? DRAW IT
Spring tide = straight line
What phase of the moon occurs during a lunar eclipse?
full moon
If more than half the moon is lit, what phase of the moon is occuring?
waxing/waning gibbous