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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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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11 What is the darkest part of a shadow called (penumbra) (umbra) (tide)
umbra
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gift
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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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9 How long does one complete Moon phase cycle take (7 days) (29.5 days) (365 days)
29.5 days
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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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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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8 Which Moon phase appears half lit after about one week (new moon) (first quarter) (full moon)
first quarter
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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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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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14 What type of eclipse do people in the penumbra see (total eclipse) (partial eclipse) (no eclipse)
partial eclipse
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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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3 What are the dark flat areas on the Moon called (craters) (maria) (penumbra)