Rising Tides Lesson 2 Check-In

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What is the main task in the exploration at Duke Marine Lab?

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To graph water levels of tides.

Front

At what time did high tide occur on Wednesday afternoon?

Back

1:14 pm.

Front

What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?

Back

High tide.

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What type of tide is present at 21 hours?

Back

High tide.

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What is wave amplitude?

Back

The distance from the top of the wave to the center.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Front

What causes high tides?

Back

High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

Front

How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

Front

What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.