Tides

Tides are lowest on Earth at the points that are ___ degree angles compared to the moon.

What causes high and low tides?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The rotation of the Earth and the gravitational pull of the Moon

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What causes tides?

• Differences in gravity between the sun and Earth

• Differences in gravity between the moon and Earth

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

• Underwater volcanic activity

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How often do tides occur?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Four times a day

What is high tide?

• When ocean water is at its highest point

• When ocean water is at its lowest point

• When ocean water is at its average point

• When ocean water is stagnant

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What causes the greatest difference between low and high tides?

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