18 During which Moon phases do spring tides occur (new moon and full moon) (first quarter and third quarter) (crescent and gibbous)
new moon and full moon
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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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19 What causes spring tides (the Sun and Moon pull at right angles) (the Sun Moon and Earth line up) (Earth stops rotating)
the Sun Moon and Earth line up
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6 During which phase is the Moon between Earth and the Sun (full moon) (new moon) (third quarter)
new moon
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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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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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13 What is the lighter part of a shadow where sunlight is partially blocked called (umbra) (penumbra) (maria)
penumbra
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12 Where can a total solar eclipse be seen (only inside the umbra) (everywhere on Earth) (only inside the penumbra)
only inside the umbra
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17 What mainly causes tides on Earth (gravity from the Moon and Sun) (Earthโs rotation only) (clouds and rain)
gravity from the Moon and Sun
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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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9 How long does one complete Moon phase cycle take (7 days) (29.5 days) (365 days)
29.5 days
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14 What type of eclipse do people in the penumbra see (total eclipse) (partial eclipse) (no eclipse)
partial eclipse
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4 What is the side of the Moon that always faces Earth called (far side) (dark side) (near side)