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Planets and Tides

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Which of the following planets is surrounded by thick clouds that trap energy from the sun, making the planet incredibly warm? Venus
Name the inner planets in order from closest to farthest from the Sun Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Name the Gas Giants from closest to farthest from the Sun Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why are Neptune and Uranus blue? They have methane in their atmosphere and body
What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter? A storm that has been raging for 100's of years
What 2 planets do not have moons? Mercury and Venus
Why is Pluto not a planet? It is not large enough to clear it's orbit of other celestial bodies
How long is a daily cycle of tides? 24 hours 50 mins
What happens to tides during Neap tides? Low tides become higher and high tides become lower
When do Neap tides occur? When the Moon, Sun, Earth make a 90 degree angle (perpendicular)
What happens to tides during Spring tides? High tides become higher and low tides become lower
When do Spring tides occur? When the Moon, Earth, and Sun are in a line
What is a tidal range difference between high tide and low tide
What is a tide? rise and fall in sea level
Which of the following planets is surrounded by thick clouds that trap energy from the sun, making the planet incredibly warm? Venus
Name the inner planets in order from closest to farthest from the Sun Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Name the Gas Giants from closest to farthest from the Sun Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Why are Neptune and Uranus blue? They have methane in their atmosphere and body
What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter? A storm that has been raging for 100's of years
What 2 planets do not have moons? Mercury and Venus
Why is Pluto not a planet? It is not large enough to clear it's orbit of other celestial bodies
How long is a daily cycle of tides? 24 hours 50 mins
What happens to tides during Neap tides? Low tides become higher and high tides become lower
When do Neap tides occur? When the Moon, Sun, Earth make a 90 degree angle (perpendicular)
What happens to tides during Spring tides? High tides become higher and low tides become lower
When do Spring tides occur? When the Moon, Earth, and Sun are in a line
What is a tidal range difference between high tide and low tide
What is a tide? rise and fall in sea level
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