Sea pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon

What causes spring tides to occur?

The alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in a straight line

Explain why spring tides are higher than neap tides.

Because the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun combine

What causes neap tides to occur?

The Earth, Moon, and Sun forming a right angle

What is the main difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Spring tides are higher and lower than normal tides, while neap tides are less extreme

Which of the following statements is true about the gravitational pull during spring tides?

The gravitational pulls of the Sun and Moon combine to create higher tides

Which of the following statements is true about the gravitational pull during neap tides?

The gravitational pulls of the Sun and Moon partially cancel each other out

What is the effect of spring tides on coastal areas?

They cause higher high tides and lower low tides

What is a spring tide?

A tide with the greatest difference between high and low tide

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

Differences in atmospheric air pressure

Which factor is primarily responsible for determining an area's climate?

The amount of direct sunlight a location gets

How do ocean currents influence weather?

They absorb energy from the Sun and distribute heat around the Earth.

What is the primary role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

They absorb and trap radiation from the Earth.

Why do coastal areas tend to have a more constant climate?

Water has a high specific heat, which regulates temperature.

What is air pressure?

The weight of air molecules pressed down by gravity

How are clouds formed?

When warm air with water vapor rises and condenses on air particles

Which of the following statements about precipitation is TRUE?

It is driven by energy from the Sun.

How does latitude influence climate?

It determines the angle of incoming sunlight, affecting temperature.

Quarter 3 Science Exam Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

Full Moon

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

New Moon

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

First Quarter

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

Third Quarter

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

Waxing Crescent

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

Waxing Gibbous

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What Moon Phase is shown?

Back

Waning Crescent

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