Seasons and Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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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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How many low tides occur in a day?

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There are typically two low tides each day.

Front

What moon phases are necessary for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

A solar eclipse occurs during the New Moon phase.

Front

True or False: A solar eclipse happens when the Earth blocks the sun from the moon.

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False. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun from the Earth.

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True or False: We have one high tide a day.

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False. There are usually two high tides each day.

Front

What is the role of the sun in tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

Front

What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a higher than normal tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a lower than normal tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

Front

How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes the timing of high and low tides to change throughout the day.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the sun's light from reaching the moon.