Tides and Seasons

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What causes tides to occur on the Earth?

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

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What is the term used to describe when the Earth spins on its axis?

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Rotation.

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What is the main reason for the changing seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits around the sun.

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Which part of the Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

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The Equator.

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What is high tide?

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High tide is when the water level in the ocean is at its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is low tide?

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Low tide is when the water level in the ocean is at its lowest point.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

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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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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

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What is the Earth's revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun, which takes about 365 days.

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