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Phases of the Moon
Identify the phases of the moon
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8th Grade
01/27/2013

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First Quater
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Full Moon
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Third Quarter
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New Moon
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Waning Crescent
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Waxing Crescent
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Waning Gibbous
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Waxing Gibbous
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Spring Tides
Definition
Tides that occur twice a month,during a new moon and a full moon
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New Moon
Definition
What phase is the Moon in when it is between the Earth and the Sun.
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Waxing
Definition
The term used when the Moon starts to illuminate.
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Gibbous
Definition
This shape of the moon phase occurs right before and after a full moon.
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Full Moon
Definition
The moon is at its most distant point from the sun during this moon phase.
Term
Tides
Definition
Interaction between the Earth, Sun and Moon cause?
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Neap Tides
Definition
Tides that occur twice a month during the 1st and 3rd quarter phase.
Term
About a month--29.5 days
Definition
How long does it take the lunar cycle to move through its phases?
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Spring Tides
Definition
Tides that have the greatest difference between the high and low tides.
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New Moon
Definition
What phase of the Moon is it when the Moon is not visible
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Waning
Definition
The term used when the Moon starts to loose its illumination.
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Neap Tides
Definition
The tide with the least difference between low and high tides.
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