Tides

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What are the two gravitational pulls on Earth creating TWO tides?

Gravitational force and Inertial force.

Spring tides happen during a _____ or a _____moon.

New or Full moon.

Neap tides happen during a _____ or a _____ moon.

first or third quarter phase.

Spring tides result in _____ high tides and _____ low tides.

higher, lower

Neap tides result in _____ high tides and _____ low tides.

lower, higher

Why do tides occur on Earth?

The gravitational pull of the moon on the large bodies of water causes tides?


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