Wednesday WUET

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Imaginary line that runs around the earth at 0 degrees

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Equator: The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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How many hours are generally between each different tide?

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6 hours: Tides alternate from high to low, with about 6 hours between each tide.

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Imaginary line that runs through the north & south poles of earth

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Axis: The axis is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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What phase of the moon is shown when it is more than half but not full?

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Gibbous: A gibbous moon is when more than half of the moon is illuminated but it is not yet full.

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What causes tides?

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Gravity: Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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High Tide: High tide is the point at which the water level reaches its highest point.

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What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

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Low Tide: Low tide is the point at which the water level reaches its lowest point.

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What is the term for the gravitational pull of the moon on Earth?

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Lunar Gravity: Lunar gravity is the gravitational force exerted by the moon, which affects tides.

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What is the term for the time when the sun and moon are aligned, causing higher high tides?

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Spring Tide: Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides.

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What is the term for the time when the sun and moon are at right angles, causing lower high tides?

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Neap Tide: Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower high tides.