TIDES

TIDES

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tides?

Back

Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun on Earth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes high and low tides?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do neap tides occur?

Back

Neap tides occur during the first quarter and third quarter phases of the moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When do spring tides occur?

Back

Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the position of the moon affect tides?

Back

The position of the moon affects tides by exerting gravitational pull, which causes water to bulge out, creating high tides.

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