Tides

Tides

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the New Moon and Full Moon phases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes tides?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 12 hours and 25 minutes, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary factor influencing tides on Earth?

Back

The primary factor influencing tides on Earth is the gravitational pull of the Moon.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is when the water level is at its highest point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the Sun play in tides?

Back

The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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