Tides

Front

What body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line?

Back

Spring tide.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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Front

When the sea is drawn to the moon, what happens on the other side of Earth?

Back

Another tidal bulge occurs.

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Front

If it is high tide at 12 pm and you return 6 hours later, what tide will you see?

Back

Low tide.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A 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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day.

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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.

Front

What role does the sun play in tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

Front

What is the tidal range?

Back

The difference in height between high tide and low tide.