Tides

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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 the sun on Earth's oceans.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tidal bulge?
Back
A tidal bulge is the rise in sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, resulting in high tides.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a neap tide?
Back
A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the smallest difference between high and low tides.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a spring tide?
Back
A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many spring and neap tides occur in a month?
Back
There are typically 2 spring tides and 2 neap tides in a month.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides, the sun or the moon?
Back
The moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the sun.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the sun in tides?
Back
The sun also affects tides, but its gravitational pull is less than that of the moon, leading to smaller tidal changes.
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