Astronomy Flashcards
1
Q
If you were standing in the moon’s umbra, you would see a _________ _________ _______.
A
total solar eclipse
2
Q
If you were standing in the moon’s penumbra, you would see a _________ _________ _______.
A
partial solar eclipse
3
Q
At any given time, _________ of the moon is lit by the sun.
A
half
4
Q
________ is another word for “orbit,” when one objects moves around another.
A
revolution
5
Q
Neap tides create the _________ difference between high and low tides.
A
smallest
6
Q
Spring tides create the _________ difference between high and low tides.
A
largest
7
Q
Every day, there are _____ low and high tides.
A
two
8
Q
. Spring & neap tides both occur _______ every month
A
twice
9
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