Tides

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are nearly in a line?

Back

Spring tide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What force causes tides from the sun and moon?

Back

Gravitational force.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What are the two types of tides caused by the moon's motion around the Earth?

Back

High tides and low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What does the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produce?

Back

High tide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

When does the greatest range in tides typically occur?

Back

January.

Front

What is the term for the regular rise and fall of sea levels?

Back

Tides.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides have the greatest difference between high and low tide, while neap tides have the least difference.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

How often do high and low tides occur in a typical day?

Back

Typically, there are two high tides and two low tides each day.

Front

What is the role of the moon in the formation of tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating high tides.

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 the smallest tidal range.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1