Seasons and Tides Review

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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If it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

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It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned?

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Spring tide.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon.

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What season is the Northern Hemisphere in when it is tilted towards the sun?

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Summer.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring when the moon is in its first or third quarter.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during full and new moons.

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How do the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun affect tides?

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The gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth causes the water levels to rise and fall, creating 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 happens to tides during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.