What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are at right angles to each other?
FY23 AMS Semester Exam Review (Ch. 1-3)

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Neap tide
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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As temperature increases, what happens to the solubility of most solids in water?
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Decreases
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What geological process involves molten material rising from the mantle and creating new oceanic crust?
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Sea-floor spreading
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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At what depth does the thermocline typically begin in ocean water?
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Approximately 75 m
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the most common ionic compound found in seawater?
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Sodium Chloride
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define 'thermocline' in the context of oceanography.
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A layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?
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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.
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