6.9B Flashcard HMH Questions

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes high tides on Earth?

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High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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Which Moon phase is associated with spring tides?

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Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.

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What is the effect of the Moon on Earth's tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the oceans to bulge out on the side of Earth facing the Moon, creating high tides.

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What happens to tides when the Moon is farthest from Earth?

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When the Moon is farthest from Earth, high tides are lower than when the Moon is closer.

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What is the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a spring tide?

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During a spring tide, the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned in a straight line.

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What is the significance of the First Quarter Moon phase?

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The First Quarter Moon phase is associated with neap tides, where the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun are at right angles.

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How do high tides occur at opposite ends of Earth?

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High tides occur at opposite ends of Earth because the Moon pulls on the oceans, creating bulges on both sides.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a full moon.