Ocean tides

What effect does the Sun have on the ocean tides?

• The Sun does not have an effect on the ocean tides because it is too far away.

• The Sun warms the water, which causes it to rise.

• The gravitational pull of the Sun causes spring and neap tides.

• The gravitational pull of the Sun causes spring and neap tides.

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During a spring tide, the Moon is either in its new moon or full moon phase. What effect does this have on an ocean tide?

• The Moon, Sun, and Earth line up perfectly with one another, allowing their gravitational pulls to work together to make the high tide rise higher.

• The Moon and Sun are positioned at a right angle to one another, causing a lower-than-normal high tide. The Sun warms the water, causing it to rise

• In most places, the beach will experience two high tides and two low tides

• A spring tide only happens during the springtime.

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How does the gravity between the Moon and Earth cause the tides to rise and fall?

• The position of the Sun interferes with the Moon's gravity.

• During each quarter turn that Earth makes, the Moon and Earth line up in different positions, allowing for the high and low tides.

• Earth makes four quarter turns each day, causing spring and neap tides.

• The gravity of the Moon is stronger at night than during the day.

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What is the main point of the third paragraph?

• Solar flares affect the tides.

• Tides are not affected by the Moon's orbit.

• The neap tide is the opposite of the spring tide.

• Gravity between the Moon and Earth causes different tide levels.

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Which statement best describes what an ocean tide is?

• A change in water level that makes a high tide higher

• A change in water level at the shoreline that is being caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon

• A change in water level at the shoreline that is being caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun

• A change in water level that makes a low tide lower

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