Landry- Seasons and Tides Flashcard

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What season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere at point A?

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Winter

Front

What object(s) is/are responsible for causing the tides on planet Earth?

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moon mostly, as well as the Sun

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When the Sun and Moon are aligned (straight line), the high tides are higher and the low tides are lower. This phenomenon is known as ---

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spring tide

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When the Sun and Moon are at a right angle to each other, the high and low tides are less severe and the tidal range is smaller. This behavior is known as ---

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neap tide

Front

Which moons are indicators of Spring tides? Options: 2, 4, 4, 7, 1, 5, 1, 8

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1, 5

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The arrangement at point C below is known as a ---

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spring tide

Front

Looking at the Northern Hemisphere, which point is experiencing Summer? (Options: Point A, Point B, Point C, Point D)

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Point A

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If it is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern?

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Fall

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We have seasons because...

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the earth is tilted on its axis and revolves around the sun.

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What do you call small tides where the high tide is not as high as usual?

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neap tides