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Topic 11: Lesson 3: Phases and Eclipses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| One of the different apparent shapes of the moon as seen from Earth. | phase |
| The partial or total blocking of one object in space by another. | eclipse |
| The darkest part of a shadow. | umbra |
| The part of a shadow surrounding the darkest part. | penumbra |
| The periodic rise and fall of the level of water in the ocean. | tide |
| The tide with the greatest difference between consecutive low and high tides. | spring tide |
| The tide with the least difference between consecutive low and high tides. | neap tide |
| Having or likely to have influence or effect; a noticeably large amount. | significant |