Earth's Seasons and Tides

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What are the four seasons on Earth?

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Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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How many high tides occur in a typical day?

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2 high tides.

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What is a direct angle of sunlight?

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When sunlight hits the Earth directly, leading to warmer temperatures.

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How many hours are there between a high tide and a low tide?

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6 hours.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are all aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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During which moon phases do Spring Tides occur?

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New Moon and Full Moon.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How does the angle of the Sun affect temperature?

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A direct angle makes it hot and summery, while an indirect angle can make it cooler.

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What is the role of the Moon in tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the tides on Earth.