Tides - for in class Review

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a straight line?

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Spring Tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What are daily changes in ocean water called?

Back

Tides

Front

What do we call the bulges that occur in the Earth's oceans?

Back

High Tides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

Which celestial body exerts a stronger tidal force on Earth, the Moon or the Sun?

Back

Moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

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

Back

Low Tide

Front

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

Back

High Tide

Front

How many high tides typically occur in a 24-hour period?

Back

Two High Tides

Front

How many low tides typically occur in a 24-hour period?

Back

Two Low Tides

Front

What is the gravitational effect that causes tides?

Back

Tidal Force