Tides: Topic 4 Experience 2

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What is a solstice?

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A day of the year when the noon sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky.

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What is a wave?

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A disturbance, such as a vibration, that transfers energy from one place to another.

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What is a season?

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A period of the year with certain patterns of weather and day lengths.

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What are neap tides?

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Tides that occur when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun pull at a right angle to each other.

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What is Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion?

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For every action force, there is an equal but opposite reaction force.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a spring tide?

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Tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest and lowest tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the ocean, while low tide is the minimum level.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.