Earth's Seasons and Tides

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are at a right angle to one another, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What happens to daylight hours as we approach Summer?

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The hours of daylight increase as we approach Summer.

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In which season is the Sun lowest in the sky?

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The Sun is lowest in the sky during Winter.

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What is the date of the Summer Solstice?

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The Summer Solstice occurs on June 21st.

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How many tides occur in a day?

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There are 4 tides in total per day.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun cause the seasons.

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What is the significance of the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice, occurring around December 21st, is the shortest day of the year.

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What is the equinox?

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An equinox occurs when day and night are approximately equal in length, happening in Spring and Fall.

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How does the Moon's position affect tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull affects the tides, causing them to rise and fall.