Tides - Read About it!

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tides?
Back
The rise and fall of ocean water.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
Back
27.3 days.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where do the tidal bulges occur on Earth?
Back
On the side of Earth facing the Moon and the opposite side.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle?
Back
A neap tide with the least difference between high and low tides.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between the Moon's gravitational force and Earth's oceans?
Back
The Moon’s gravity causes two tidal bulges to form in Earth's oceans.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes high tides?
Back
High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a spring tide?
Back
A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in the highest difference between high and low tides.
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