Tides Brainpop

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What term describes the rise and fall of the ocean's water level?

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Tides are the rise and fall of the ocean's water level, which occur in a never-ending cycle.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What happens on a beach as the tide goes back out into the water?

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As the tide goes out, there will be more sand for beachgoers to sunbathe on.

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What might happen if the moon were only half as large as it is now?

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The ocean level would rise and fall less dramatically.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that acts on all matter in the universe, pulling objects toward one another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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How does the Moon's gravity affect Earth?

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The Moon's gravity affects both the land and the oceans on Earth, causing tides.

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What causes high and low tides?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, leading to two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What role does the Sun play in tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a tidal range?

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