Gravity and Tides Review

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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How many high and low tides occur in a 24-hour period?

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2 low and 2 high tides.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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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 the gravitational attraction between two objects dependent on?

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It depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.

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Which moon phase is visible when the moon is at position 4?

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Third quarter.

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What happens to the force of gravity when two objects are closer together?

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The force of gravity increases when two objects are closer together.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

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What is the role of the sun in the tidal system?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

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How do tides affect coastal ecosystems?

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Tides create a dynamic environment that influences the distribution of organisms and nutrient flow.