2nd nine weeks test review

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is the least, typically occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What happens to seasons if Earth's axis is straight up and down?

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If Earth's axis were straight up and down, there would be no seasons.

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What is the effect of Earth's axial tilt on seasons?

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Earth's axial tilt causes the variation in sunlight received at different times of the year, leading to the changing seasons.

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What is a divergent boundary?

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A divergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.

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What geological features are formed at divergent boundaries?

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At divergent boundaries, rift valleys and mid-ocean ridges are formed.

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A convergent boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates move towards each other.

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What geological features are formed at convergent boundaries?

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At convergent boundaries, mountains, trenches, and volcanic arcs can form.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A transform boundary is a tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

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What is the significance of the Northern Hemisphere's seasons?

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The Northern Hemisphere experiences opposite seasons to the Southern Hemisphere due to the tilt of Earth's axis.