Seasons and Tides

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the effect of the sun on tides?
The sun has no effect on tides.
The sun exerts a gravitational pull on Earth, but its effect is less than that of the moon.
The sun causes tides to be higher than normal.
The sun's gravitational pull is the primary cause of tides.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why do we experience different seasons?
Because of the Earth's distance from the sun
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun
Because of changes in the Earth's atmosphere
Due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What causes tides on Earth?
The differences in the moon's and sun's gravitational pull on different sides of the Earth cause tides.
The rotation of the Earth around its axis causes tides.
The wind patterns over the oceans create tides.
The Earth's distance from the sun changes throughout the year, affecting tides.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned?
Spring tide
Neap tide
High tide
Low tide
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the moon's phases and the timing of tides?
The timing of tides is influenced by the moon's phases, with high tides occurring roughly every 12 hours.
The moon's phases have no effect on tides at all.
Tides occur only during a full moon.
The timing of tides is solely determined by the sun's position.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a neap tide?
A neap tide occurs when the moon is at a right angle to the sun, resulting in the lowest tidal range.
A neap tide occurs when the sun is directly above the moon, causing the highest tidal range.
A neap tide occurs during a full moon, leading to extreme high tides.
A neap tide is when the moon is closest to the Earth, resulting in minimal tidal changes.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the role of the moon in creating tides?
The moon's gravitational pull causes water to bulge out on the side of the Earth facing the moon, creating high tides.
The moon reflects sunlight, which heats the ocean and causes tides.
The moon's orbit around the Earth creates a vacuum that pulls water away from the shore.
The moon's phases influence the wind patterns, which in turn affect the tides.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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