I WONDER - What Causes Tides?

I WONDER - What Causes Tides?

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Physics, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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The video explains how the ocean is influenced by the Moon and the Sun. It describes the movement of tides, which go in and out daily due to the gravitational pull of the Moon. Although the Sun also affects tides, the Moon has a greater impact because it is closer to Earth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is influenced by the Moon?

Tides

Volcanoes

Earthquakes

Rainfall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often do tides change in a day?

Every six hours

Once

Every hour

Twice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the ocean tides to move in and out?

Wind

Temperature changes

Earth's rotation

Gravitational pull of the Moon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which celestial body has a greater impact on tides due to its proximity?

Jupiter

The Moon

Mars

The Sun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides the Moon, which other celestial body affects the tides?

Saturn

Venus

Mercury

The Sun