Ocean Tides

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What type of tide occurs at 9:30 a.m. if it is a high tide?

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High tide occurs when the water level is at its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What are the two types of tides that occur in patterns governed by the phases of the moon?

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Spring tides and neap tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the primary force that causes tides?

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Gravity.

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What moon phase is associated with spring tides?

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Full moon and new moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the definition of tides?

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The rising and falling of the water on the Earth's surface due to gravitational forces.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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Spring tide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How often do tides occur?

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

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What is the effect of the moon's position on tides?

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The moon's position affects the gravitational pull on Earth's water, leading to variations in tide levels.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.