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Tides
Seasons
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Moon phases
Definitions
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How long does it take for tides to complete one cycle
It takes one day
100
What causes seasons?
We experience seasons due to the changes in the intensity of sunlight and the number of daylight hours
100
What is an eclipse?
An event during which one object in space casts a shadow onto another.
100
Name the order of moon phases
New moon,waxing crescent,first quarter,waxing gibbous full moon,waning gibbous,third quarter,waning crescent
100
What is the definition of day?
The time it takes a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis.
200
What is the largest daily tidal range
Spring tide
200
How many equinoxes and solstices are there?
2 of each
200
What happens during a total solar eclipse?
The moon completely blocks the suns light.
200
What side is waxing on?
Right
200
What is an umbra?
The darker part of the shadow.
300
What are two kinds of tidal ranges?
Spring and neap tides.
300
How many seasons are there?
4
300
What is an umbra?
The darkest part of a shadow.
300
What side is waning on?
Left
300
Define penumbra.
The lighter part of a shadow.
400
What is the lowest tidal range?
Neap tide
400
What equinox and solstice are when the North Pole points away from the sun?❄️⛄️⛅️
The September equinox and the December solstice.
400
What is a solar eclipse?
A Solar eclipse is when the moon moves between the sun and Earth blocking the Suns rays and casting a shadow onto Earth.
400
Why does the moons appearance change?
Because of the sun's light
400
What is the definition of gravity?
A force pulling together all matter.
500
How are neap tides made?
When the moon, Earth,and sun form a 90 degree angle.
500
Is the North Pole pointing towards the sun or away from the sun during the June solstice
It points toward the sun.☀️⬅️
500
What is a lunar eclipse?
When the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.☀️
500
How many moon phases are there?
8
500
What is a neap tide?
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water.