29.3-4 Flashcards
How many days does it take the moon to revolve around the earth
27.3 days
a complete lunar phase cycle takes 29.5 days, what is it called
29.5 days/synodic month
do we ever see the back side of the moon
no, we never do
what causes a tide to rise and fall
gravitational pull of the sun and moon
what is the rise of sea level called
high tide
after the sea level rises, how many hours does it take to fall back down
6 hours
which is farther from the earth, the sun or moon
sun
does the moon or sun cause a greater effect on earths tides
moon
how are the sun, the earth, and the moon aligned for a spring tide
sun, earth, and moon in a straight line
how are the earth, sun, and moon aligned for a neap tide
sun, earth, and moon in a 90 degree angle
what does the phase of the moon you see depend on
the positions of the moon, earth, and sun relative to one another
when does a new moon occur
when the moon is between the sun and earth
how many phases of the moon are there
8 phases
what is the definition of the waxing phases
more illuminated with time
what is the definition of the waning phases
parts of the moon covered withshadow`
