Tides
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tides?
Back
Tides are daily changes in the ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes high tides?
Back
High tides are caused by the bulges in the Earth's oceans due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the highest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in greater gravitational pull.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neap tides?
Back
Neap tides are the lowest tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in less gravitational pull.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tidal force?
Back
The tidal force is the difference in gravitational force exerted by the moon and the sun on different parts of the Earth.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many high tides occur in a day?
Back
Typically, there are two high tides and two low tides in a 24-hour period.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the moon play in tides?
Back
The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.
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