Earth's Seasons and Tides

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What causes the Earth's ocean's tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.

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What type of tide occurs during a Neap Tide?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun is at right angles, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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During which moon phases do Spring Tides occur?

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New Moon and Full Moon.

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What happens to the seasons if Earth's tilt increases?

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The seasons would get more extreme.

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Why is the Moon's influence on the tides stronger than the Sun's?

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The Moon is closer to the Earth.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How does Earth's tilt affect the seasons?

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Earth's tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to seasons.

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What is the role of the Sun in Earth's tides?

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

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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.

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