Seasons & Tides

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How many low tides and high tides typically happen in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 low tides and 2 high tides in a day.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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The longest day of the year is called the summer solstice.

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What is the summer solstice?

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The summer solstice is the day in June when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, resulting in the longest day of the year.

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Why is summer warmer than winter?

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Summer is warmer than winter because the hemisphere experiencing summer is tilted more directly toward the sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes tides?

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

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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 point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.

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What is an equinox?

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An equinox is the time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring in spring and fall.

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What happens during a lunar eclipse?

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During a lunar eclipse, the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.