Tides

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are tides?
Back
Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun on the Earth.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many high tides and low tides occur in a day?
Back
There are typically 2 high tides and 2 low tides each day.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes high tides?
Back
High tides are primarily caused by the moon's gravitational pull on the Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the highest tides that occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, resulting in greater gravitational forces.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neap tides?
Back
Neap tides are the lowest tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, causing their gravitational effects to partially cancel each other out.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the sun in tides?
Back
The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the moon due to its greater distance from the Earth.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the gravitational pull?
Back
Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.
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