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Tides

Tide Terms

QuestionAnswer
Which tide occurs when the moon, the sun, and Earth are in a straight line? Spring Tide
How often does a high tide occur at a specific location each day? Twice
How much time passes between a high tide and a low tide? 6 hours and 12.5 minutes
How much time passes between first high tide and second high tide? 12 hours and 25 minutes
How many low tides does a specific location experience each day? Two
What phases of the moon are present during neap tides? 1st quarter and 3rd quarter
When phases of the moon are present during spring tides? full and new moons
Describe tidal range on a spring tide Large difference
Describe tidal range on a neap tide Small difference
Moon completes on revolution around Earth every _____. This is the length of a lunar day. 24 hours and 50 minutes
Earth completes on rotation on its axis every _____. 24 hours
What type of tide occurs during the quarter moons? Neap Tide
What type of tide occurs during the New Moon phase? Spring Tide
Which tide occurs when the moon, the sun, and Earth are in a ninety degree angle? Neap Tide
 



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