tide shit Flashcards

1
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what are tides

A

the rising and falling of the sea level

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2
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what are the 3 types of tides

s
k
n

A

spring
king
neap

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3
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what are spring tides

A

occurred ona full or new moon
they are especially strong tides

have nothing to do with the spring season :)

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4
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what are king tides

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happens around twice a year when there is an estrema,y high tide due to the gravitational pull between the moon and sun

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5
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what are neap tides

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occurs during the moons quarter phases

are especially weak tides

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