8.7C Ocean Tides

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Neap Tide?
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A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are positioned to form a right triangle, resulting in lower tidal ranges.
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What are Spring Tides?
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The strongest tides that occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, typically during the full moon and new moon phases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What moon phases are associated with Spring Tides?
Back
Full Moon and New Moon.
4.
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What moon phases are associated with Neap Tides?
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First Quarter and Last Quarter.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many points on Earth experience high tides during a typical tidal cycle?
Back
Typically, there are two points experiencing high tides at the same time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the lunar cycle?
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The cycle that describes the phases of the Moon as it orbits Earth, influencing ocean tides.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of the Sun on ocean tides?
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The Sun's gravitational pull affects tidal ranges, contributing to the occurrence of spring and neap tides.
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