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Exam Two Review
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- 1Perigeeclosest approach (moon to earth)
- 2Apogeefarthest distance (moon farthest from earth)
- 3Order of Moon PhasesDay 0- New Moon
Day 3- Waxing Crescent
Day 7- Waxing First Quarter
Day 11- Waxing Gibbous
Day 14/15- Full Moon
Day 19- Waning Gibbous
Day 22- Waning Third Quarter
Day 26- Waning Crescent
Day 29- New Moon - 4How long is the Moon's orbital period? (sidereal period)27.3 days
- 5How long is the Moon's orbital period? (synodic period)29.5 days
- 6What causes Earth's tides?the difference of the moon's gravitational attraction on the water on Earth
(on 12 hour cycle) - 7When do spring tides occur?occur near full and new moon
- 8When do neap tides occur?near first and third quarter, working at right angle to create tides.
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