Gravity and Ocean Tides

Gravity and Ocean Tides

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-PS2-4, MS-LS2-3

+1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that influences the ocean tides, keeps the moon orbiting the Earth, and keeps Earth orbiting the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What plays a role in producing ocean tides?

Back

Gravity, moon phases, and the alignment of Earth, Sun, and Moon all play a role in producing ocean tides.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do Spring Tides occur?

Back

Spring Tides occur during the new moon and full moon.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of gravitational pull do Spring Tides have?

Back

Spring Tides have a strong gravitational pull.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes tides?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tidal range?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring during the first and last quarter moons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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