What causes tides on Earth?
Seasons and Tides

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of both the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.
2.
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How do seasons in the Northern Hemisphere compare to those in the Southern Hemisphere?
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The seasons in the Northern Hemisphere are opposite to those in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What happens to the length of days in winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Winter days are shorter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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What is an equinox?
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An equinox is the day when day and night are of equal length.
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What is a spring tide?
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A spring tide occurs when the sun and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.
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What is a neap tide?
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A neap tide 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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What are the four seasons?
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The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn (fall), and winter.
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