Tides and Seasons

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a type of tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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During which moon phases do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the First and Third Quarter moon phases.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a type of tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

Front

What is the definition of orbit?

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The path of an object as it revolves around another object.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to rotate on its axis once?

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It takes 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.

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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What is a full moon tide?

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A full moon tide is a type of spring tide that occurs during the full moon phase, resulting in higher high tides.