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Krieg Moon Phases

Assesment Review - Moon

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Why does the moon have phases ? The moon orbits the Earth
Is the moon's gravity weaker or stronger than the Earth ? Weaker Gravity
The moon has no ______ or liquid __________. Air, Water
Phases when you can see all of the lighted side of the moon. Full
Phase when you can see none of the lighted side of the moon. New
Phase when you can see half of the lighted side of the moon. First or Last Quarter
Phase when you can see less than half of the lighted side of the moon. Crescent
Phase when you can see all of the lighted side of the moon. Gibbous
What is the term used when the moon is appearing to get larger ? Waxing
hat is the term used when the moon is appearing to get smaller ? Waning
What kind of eclipse is it when the moon casts a shadow on the Earth ? Solar
What kind of eclipse is it when the moon moves into the Earth's shadow ? Lunar
What is the main cause of tides on the Earth ? Moon's Gravitational Pull
What kind of tides bring the highest high tides ? Spring
What kind of tides bring the lowest high tides ? Neap
What type of eclipse is more common ? Lunar
What type of eclipse is more rare ? Solar
What phases and type of tides do we have when the Earth is between the Sun and moon. Full moon and Spring Tides
What phases and type of tides do we have when the Moon Earth and Sun are at a right angle (Perpendicular) Quarter Moons and Neap Tides
Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more effect than the sun when it comes to tides ? The moon is closer
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