Crash Course: Tides

Crash Course: Tides

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Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the average distance from the surface of the Earth to its center?

Back

About 6,400 km.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the overall effect of the tidal force on an object?

Back

It stretches the object.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take for spring tides to transition to neap tides?

Back

About a week.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call the state where the tidal force is weakest?

Back

Low tide.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

From where do we measure gravity when calculating its effect?

Back

From the center of mass of an object.

6.

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the moon is at a right angle to the sun.

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