Tides
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tide?
Back
A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How often do high tides occur in coastal areas?
Back
High tides occur every 12 hours and 25 minutes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many high tides occur in a day?
Back
There are typically two high tides in a day.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neap tides?
Back
Neap tides are the tides that occur when the difference between high tide and low tide is the least, typically occurring during the first and third quarters of the Moon.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to high and low tides during neap tides?
Back
During neap tides, the high tide is lower than normal and the low tide is higher than normal.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the tides that occur when the difference between high tide and low tide is the greatest, occurring during the new and full moons.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to high and low tides during spring tides?
Back
During spring tides, the high tide is higher than normal and the low tide is lower than normal.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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