Understanding Seasons and Tides

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Seasons

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Divisions of the year based on weather patterns and daylight.

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Spring

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Season of growth and renewal, following winter.

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Summer

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Warmest season with longest days.

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Autumn

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Season of harvest and falling leaves, following summer.

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Winter

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Coldest season with shortest days.

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Equinox

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Day and night are approximately equal in length.

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Solstice

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Longest or shortest day of the year.

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Tides

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Rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.

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High Tide

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Water level is at its highest point.

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Low Tide

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Water level is at its lowest point.