Gravity and Tides

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What is the amount of matter in an object called?

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Mass

Front

Does gravity attract all objects towards one another?

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True

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are at right angles to each other.

Front

What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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Spring tide

Front

What causes ocean tides?

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Long waves due to the gravitational pull between the Earth, sun, and moon.

Front

What is the gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the difference between neap tides and spring tides?

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Neap tides are smaller and occur during the first and third quarters of the moon, while spring tides are larger and occur during the new and full moons.

Front

What role does the moon play in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating high tides.

Front

What is a tide?

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day.