Tides

Front

The Moon causes ____________ on Earth.

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tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

When will the high tide be highest?

Back

The sun and moon are perfectly in line with earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Which tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in alignment with one another?

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spring tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

When do the highest tides occur?

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During full moon and new moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the main reason for the difference in height of the high tides?

Back

change in the positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What will be the characteristic of tidal activity on the Earth?

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low tides will be higher than usual

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

________are caused by the gravitational force of the moon on the side of Earth directly facing the moon and on the opposite side. __________ occur on the sides of Earth which are perpendicular to the line joining Earth and the Moon.

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High Tides/Low Tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

Higher water levels due to tides are useful for navigation purposes in some areas. Which locations in the diagram are most suitable for navigation?

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Both D and C

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

If it is low tide on the beach where you are right now, what tides are people on a beach 3/4 of the way around the Earth most likely to be experiencing?

Back

high tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

If it is low tide on the beach where you are right now, what tides are people on a beach on directly the other side of the world from you experiencing?

Back

low tides