29.3 Flashcards
how many days does it take the moon to revolve around earth?
27.3 days
a complete lunar phase cycle takes 29.5 days what is this called?
synodic month
do we ever see the back side of the moon
no
what causes a tide to rise or fall
gravitational sun and moon
what is the rise of sea level called
after the sea level rises how many hours does it take for the sea level drop
6 hours
which is farther from earth the sun or moon
sun
does the moon or the sun cause a greater effect on earths tides
how are the sun earth and the moon aligned for a spring tide
how are the sun the earth and the moon aligned for a neap tide
what does the phase of the moon you see depend on
when does a new moon occur
sun relative
how many phases of the moon are there
8 phases
what is the defenition of waxing phases
the illuminated portion that we see appears larger each night
what is the defeition of waning phases
