Seasons and Tides Review

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 2?

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Spring

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Which hemisphere experiences summer at Position A?

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Northern hemisphere

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What is a high tide?

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Sea pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

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What angle do the sun, moon, and Earth form during a neap tide?

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90 degrees.

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What would happen if there was no tilt of the Earth?

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There would be no seasons.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, while neap tides occur when they form a right angle.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull affects the water levels on Earth, causing tides.

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What is the definition of a tide?

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

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How often do high and low tides occur?

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Typically, high and low tides occur approximately every 6 hours.