Tides and Seasons

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tide?
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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, as well as the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes spring tides?
Back
Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes neap tides?
Back
Neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth-Sun line, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season occurs when the Earth is farthest from the Sun?
Back
Summer occurs when the Earth is tilted toward the Sun, but it is not necessarily when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the tilt of the Earth?
Back
The Earth is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees, which affects the seasons.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What season is it when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun?
Back
Winter occurs when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the Moon's phases and tides?
Back
The phases of the Moon influence the timing and height of tides, with full and new moons causing spring tides.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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