Seasons and Tides Test Review UPDATED

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What kind of tides are experienced when the Moon, Sun, and Earth form right angles?

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Neap tides are experienced when the Moon, Sun, and Earth form right angles.

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What kind of tide is experienced when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned?

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Spring tides are experienced when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are mainly caused by the Moon’s gravitational pull.

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What does the term 'equinox' mean?

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Equinox means equal amount of daylight and equal amount of night.

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Which hemisphere experiences winter when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer?

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The Southern Hemisphere experiences winter when the Northern Hemisphere is in summer.

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What is the effect of the Sun's gravitational pull on tides compared to the Moon's?

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The Sun's gravitational pull affects tides, but the Moon's gravitational pull has a greater influence.

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What are the two types of tides?

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The two types of tides are spring tides and neap tides.

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When do spring tides occur?

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

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When do neap tides occur?

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

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How does the position of the Earth affect the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun affect the seasons.