Tides and Moon

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Physics
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6th Grade
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Jennifer Strine
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main factor that causes tides on Earth?
Back
Gravitational pull of the Moon
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the gravitational pull of the moon affect the tides?
Back
The gravitational pull of the moon creates high and low tides by causing bulges in the Earth's oceans.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
During which lunar phase do we experience spring tides?
Back
New moon and full moon phases
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are neap tides and when do they occur?
Back
Neap tides are tides with the least difference between high and low water levels, occurring during the first and third quarter moon phases.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain the concept of gravitational force between the Earth and the moon in relation to tides.
Back
The gravitational force between the Earth and the moon creates tidal bulges on Earth.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?
Back
Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical tidal cycle?
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