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During a lunar eclipse, the ______ casts a shadow on the ________.
Earth, Moon
During a solar eclipse, the ______ casts a shadow on _______.
Moon, Earth
From New Moon to first quarter, is the moon waxing or waning?
waxing
From full moon to last quarter (3rd quarter) is the moon waxing or waning?
waning
High tides are the LOWEST when the Moon is in its _______phases
first quarter and last quarter
Seasons are the result of _________.
The Earth's tilt on its axis
What 2 effects does the Moon have on the Earth?
solar eclipses and tides
The motion of one object around another is called
revolution
This marks the beginning of summer or winter.
Solstice
This marks the beginning of fall or spring.
Equinox
A lunar eclipse can only happen during a ________.(What phase of the moon?)
Full moon
A solar eclipse can only happen during a ________? (What phase of the moon?)
New moon
During a summer solstice in N. hemisphere, name the season in the S. hemisphere.
Winter
During which phases of the moon would people find the best shells?
1st and 3rd ( Last) Quarters
When the sun, moon and earth are in a direct line, a ______can occur.
solar eclipse
When the sun, earth and moon are in a direct line, a ______ can occur.
lunar eclipse
