Tides Review

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How many tides are there every day?

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2 high and 2 low

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What is the tide with the least difference between consecutive high and low tides?

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Neap Tide

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What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

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Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What causes tides to occur?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull from the moon and sun on different parts of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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How often do neap tides occur?

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Twice a month.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during the full moon and new moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

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What role does the moon play in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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What is the term for the regular rise and fall of sea levels?

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Tides.

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What is the effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on Earth, affecting the height of tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.