Tides Flashcard - M - 2024

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What is the time interval between two high tides?

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12 hours

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During which moon phases are the Sun and Moon at a right angle to Earth?

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1st Quarter Moon & 3rd Quarter Moon

Front

What do we call the daily change of the ocean's water level?

Back

Tides

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How often do we experience neap tides?

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2 times per month

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What occurs on the part of the Earth that faces the Moon?

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High Tide

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What is the opposite of high tide?

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Low Tide

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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What are spring tides?

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Tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is the difference between neap tides and spring tides?

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Neap tides have the smallest difference between high and low tides, while spring tides have the largest difference.

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How many high tides occur in a typical day?

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Usually 2 high tides.