Question 1

What causes ocean tides?

Accepted Answer

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun

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The melting of polar ice

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The wind patterns

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The rotation of the Earth

Question 2

What is a spring tide?

Accepted Answer

When the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line

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When there is an abundance of marine life

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When the ocean has a high salt content

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When the water level in the ocean is at its lowest point

Question 3

What is a neap tide?

Accepted Answer

When the sun, moon, and Earth form a right angle

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When the moon is at its fullest phase

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When there is a strong tidal current

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When the ocean experiences a sudden rise in sea level

Question 4

What is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide?

Accepted Answer

A spring tide has the highest high tides and the lowest low tides, while a neap tide has the lowest high tides and the highest low tides.

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A spring tide occurs during the day, while a neap tide occurs at night.

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A spring tide occurs only during a full moon, while a neap tide occurs only during a new moon.

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A spring tide causes stormy weather, while a neap tide causes calm weather.

Question 5

What is the average time interval between high tides?

Accepted Answer

12 hours and 25 minutes

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24 hours and 50 minutes

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3 hours and 30 minutes

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6 hours and 12 minutes

Question 6

What is the main factor that causes the Earth's seasons?

Accepted Answer

Tilt of Earth's axis

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Distance from the Sun

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Rotation speed of Earth

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Shape of Earth's orbit

Question 7

Which season typically has the shortest daylight hours?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 8

In which season is the temperature generally the highest?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Spring

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Winter

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Autumn

Question 9

Which season is experienced in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 10

What is the relationship between the Earth's rotation and the length of a day?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's rotation determines the length of a day.

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The Earth's revolution determines the length of a day.

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The Earth's orbit determines the length of a day.

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The Earth's tilt determines the length of a day.

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