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Neap Tides vs Spring Tides

Neap Tides vs Spring Tides

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are tides that occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are aligned in a straight line, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do spring tides occur?

Back

Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are tides that occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon form a right angle, resulting in the lowest high tides and the highest low tides.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do neap tides occur?

Back

Neap tides occur during the first quarter and last quarter moon phases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How often do spring and neap tides occur?

Back

Spring and neap tides occur approximately every two weeks, with spring tides occurring during the full and new moons, and neap tides occurring during the first and last quarters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge out, creating high tides on the side of the Earth facing the Moon and the opposite side.

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