Tides
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are tides?
Back
Tides are the regular rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many high tides occur in a day?
Back
There are typically two high tides in a day.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the cycle duration of tides?
Back
The cycle of tides repeats approximately every 12.5 hours.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of tide occurs when the moon is full?
Back
A full moon tide, also known as a spring tide, occurs when the moon is full.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of tide occurs when the moon is new?
Back
A new moon tide, also known as a spring tide, occurs when the moon is new.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a neap tide?
Back
A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the second tidal bulge on Earth?
Back
The second tidal bulge is caused by the centrifugal force resulting from the Earth-moon system's rotation.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-4
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