Tides

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Caused by the pull of the moon's gravity on the Earth

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tides

Front

Tides are caused mainly by what? Options: Moon’s gravitational pull, Sun’s gravitational pull, Earth’s gravitational pull

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Moon’s gravitational pull

Front

Most places on Earth experience about how many high and low tides in 24 hours?

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2 high and 2 low tides

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What type of tide occurs during a new and full moon?

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Spring tides

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What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?

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Neap tides

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If the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in perfect alignment, the Earth would have a _______ tide.

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Spring

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides? Options: Sun, Saturn, Moon, Venus

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Moon

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What type of Tide is this? Options: Spring Tide, Neap Tide

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Spring Tide

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What is the correct alignment needed for a SPRING tide to occur? Options: Sun, Earth, Moon; Earth, Sun, Moon; Sun, Moon, Earth; None of these

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Sun, Moon, Earth

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A neap tide occurs during which two lunar phases?

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1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter