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What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?
What phase of the moon occurs during a solar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the moon.
True
What should you do to protect your eyes during a solar eclipse?
What should you do to protect your eyes during a solar eclipse?
Use solar eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.
A lunar eclipse is typically viewed during the __________ phase of the moon.
A lunar eclipse is typically viewed during the __________ phase of the moon.
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Match the type of eclipse with its key characteristic:
Match the type of eclipse with its key characteristic:
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What causes the maximum tide height during spring tides?
What causes the maximum tide height during spring tides?
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Neap tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line.
Neap tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight line.
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What is the relative position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during neap tides?
What is the relative position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during neap tides?
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Spring tides result in __________ tide height.
Spring tides result in __________ tide height.
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Match the tide type with its characteristics:
Match the tide type with its characteristics:
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Study Notes
Eclipses
- Eclipses occur when one object blocks the sunlight from another object
- During a solar eclipse, the new moon casts a shadow on Earth
- During a lunar eclipse, Earth casts a shadow on the full moon
- A day is shorter during a solar eclipse
- New moon phase
- More new moons
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Test your knowledge on solar and lunar eclipses with this quiz. Learn about the mechanics behind these celestial events and their impact on our planet. Discover interesting facts about new moons and their significance in the eclipse cycle.