Tides

Tides

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Science

4th - 5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tides?

Back

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tidal pool?

Back

A tidal pool is a shallow body of water that forms on the shore, which is exposed to air at low tide and submerged at high tide.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do tidal pool organisms adapt to changing tides?

Back

Tidal pool organisms adapt by developing mechanisms to survive both underwater and out of water for extended periods.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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