Seasons and Tides Review

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What is a high tide?

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High tide occurs when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

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What happens to the tilt of the Earth during summer in the southern hemisphere?

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The northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun.

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If it is spring in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

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It is fall in the Southern hemisphere.

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What is the term for the motion of one object around another object?

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Revolution.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide occurs when the sun’s pull is at right angles to the moon’s pull, causing a lower high tide.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the sun.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of Earth around the sun.

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How often do high and low tides occur?

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High and low tides typically occur twice a day.

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What is the effect of the moon on Earth's tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull causes the tides to rise and fall.