Seasons and Tides

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What is a spring tide?

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Spring tides occur twice each month when the sun and moon line up with Earth, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun pull at a right angle to each other, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the main cause of Earth's seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis is the main cause of Earth's seasons.

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Which factor does not affect the seasons on Earth?

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The moon’s revolution around Earth does not affect the seasons.

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True or False: Tides are caused only by the gravitational pull from the sun.

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False. Tides are caused by the gravitational pull from both the sun and the moon.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the predictable rise and fall of ocean water that occurs along Earth's coastlines.

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How often do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur twice each month.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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What role does the Earth's tilt play in seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth affects how sunlight is distributed across the planet, leading to different seasons.

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What is the gravitational effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull affects tides, but it is not the only factor; the moon also plays a significant role.