Tides
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What causes tides on Earth?
Back
Tides are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a high tide?
Back
A high tide is the point at which the water level reaches its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the Moon.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a low tide?
Back
A low tide is the point at which the water level reaches its lowest point, occurring between two high tides.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many high and low tides do most coastlines experience in a day?
Back
Most coastlines experience two high tides and two low tides each day.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the Earth's rotation in tides?
Back
The Earth's rotation causes different regions to move into and out of the tidal bulges created by the Moon's gravitational pull.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tidal bulge?
Back
A tidal bulge is the increase in water level caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon, resulting in high tide.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does the Sun affect tides?
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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon. When the Sun, Moon, and Earth align, we experience spring tides, which are higher than normal.
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