Seasons and Tides Review

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How often do high and low tides usually occur?

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High and low tides usually occur twice a day.

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What happens during an Equinox?

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Spring and Fall happen during an Equinox.

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What type of tides occur when the sun, moon, and earth are in a straight line?

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Spring tides happen when the sun, moon, and earth are in a straight line.

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When do we experience the largest tidal ranges?

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We experience the largest tidal ranges during Spring tides.

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True or False? Tides and waves are the same thing.

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False. Tides and waves are different phenomena.

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What are the two types of tides?

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The two types of tides are Spring tides and Neap tides.

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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 the Earth's oceans.

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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 the smallest tidal range.

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What is a Spring tide?

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A Spring tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the largest tidal range.

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How many Equinoxes are there in a year?

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There are two Equinoxes in a year: the Vernal Equinox and the Autumnal Equinox.