2nd Period Corrections Unit 5

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What are the two types of tides that occur in a day?

Back

2 low tides and 2 high tides.

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What is the result of the Earth rotating on its axis?

Back

The day and night cycle experienced on Earth.

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What type of tide occurs during a neap tide?

Back

Neap tides occur when the moon is in the first or third quarter.

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What type of tide occurs during a spring tide?

Back

Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon.

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What causes the Earth's seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

How many tides occur in a typical day?

Back

There are typically 4 tides in a day: 2 high tides and 2 low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water.

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What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water.

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What phase of the moon is associated with spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are associated with the full moon and new moon.

Front

What phase of the moon is associated with neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are associated with the first and third quarter moons.