16 What are tides (changes in wind direction) (the rise and fall of ocean water) (waves caused by boats)
the rise and fall of ocean water
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8 Which Moon phase appears half lit after about one week (new moon) (first quarter) (full moon)
first quarter
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15 Why are lunar eclipses visible to more people (the Moon is larger than Earth) (Earthâs shadow is much larger) (the Sun becomes brighter)
Earthâs shadow is much larger
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7 During which phase is the entire sunlit side of the Moon visible from Earth (new moon) (first quarter) (full moon)
full moon
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2 What causes the Moon to shine in the night sky (it produces its own light) (it reflects sunlight) (it is made of fire)
it reflects sunlight
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Other team wins 25 points!
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20 During which Moon phases do neap tides occur (new moon and full moon) (first quarter and third quarter) (only during eclipses)
first quarter and third quarter
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17 What mainly causes tides on Earth (gravity from the Moon and Sun) (Earthâs rotation only) (clouds and rain)
gravity from the Moon and Sun
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13 What is the lighter part of a shadow where sunlight is partially blocked called (umbra) (penumbra) (maria)
penumbra
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11 What is the darkest part of a shadow called (penumbra) (umbra) (tide)
umbra
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1 Why does the Moon appear to change shape during the month (Earth changes shape) (different parts of the lit Moon are visible from Earth) (the Moon produces different amounts of light)
different parts of the lit Moon are visible from Earth
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5 Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth (the Moon does not rotate) (the Moon rotates once in the same time it orbits Earth) (Earth blocks the other side)
the Moon rotates once in the same time it orbits Earth
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4 What is the side of the Moon that always faces Earth called (far side) (dark side) (near side)
near side
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6 During which phase is the Moon between Earth and the Sun (full moon) (new moon) (third quarter)