8th Grade Unit 7 Review

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What season is position C in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Winter

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What season is position C in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Summer

Front

Which part of the Earth receives the most direct sunlight?

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Northern Hemisphere

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What type of tide is created during a new moon?

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Spring tide

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What are the two types of Spring tides?

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High tide and low tide

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What season is position A in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer

Front

What season is position A in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Winter

Front

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

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The tilt causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is a Spring tide?

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

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What is the difference between a Spring tide and a Neap tide?

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Spring tides occur during full and new moons, while Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.