Tides and Seasons stars review

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What is the position of the Earth during Northern Hemisphere Summer?

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The Earth is tilted towards the Sun, resulting in longer days and warmer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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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What color are the hottest stars?

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Blue.

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What color are the coolest stars?

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Red.

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What is a neap tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Moon is in its first or third quarter, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a spring tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What positions on Earth experience high tides?

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Positions directly under the Moon and on the opposite side of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

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It causes tides in the oceans.

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What is the difference between a full moon tide and a new moon tide?

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Both are types of spring tides, occurring when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1