Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges of Earth's waters.

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What type of tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

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Spring tide.

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How often do neap tides occur?

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Twice per month.

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What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

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Neap tide.

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During which moon phase do we see the strongest tides?

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Full moon.

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What is a spring tide?

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A tide that occurs during the full moon and new moon, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a neap tide?

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A tide that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What role does the Earth's rotation play in tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes the tidal bulges to shift, affecting the timing of high and low tides.

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What is the gravitational effect of the moon on Earth?

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The moon's gravity pulls on Earth's waters, creating tidal bulges.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How do tides affect coastal ecosystems?

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Tides influence the distribution of nutrients, habitats, and the behavior of marine organisms.

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