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What is the definition of neap tide?
What is the definition of neap tide?
- Occurs when Earth, the Moon, and the Sun form a right angle (correct)
- The periodic rise and fall of the ocean’s surface caused by gravitational force
- Occurs when Earth, the Moon, and the Sun form a straight line
- A wave that forms when an ocean disturbance suddenly moves a large volume of water
What causes a tsunami?
What causes a tsunami?
- Gravitational force between Earth and the Moon, and Earth and the Sun
- Tidal range difference in water level between high tide and low tide
- Ocean disturbance suddenly moving a large volume of water (correct)
- Formation of a right angle between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun
When does a spring tide occur?
When does a spring tide occur?
- When Earth, the Moon, and the Sun form a straight line (correct)
- The lowest tidal range sea level average level of the ocean’s surface at any given time
- When Earth, the Moon, and the Sun form a right angle
- The periodic rise and fall of the ocean’s surface caused by gravitational force
What defines neap tide?
What defines neap tide?
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What causes a tsunami?
What causes a tsunami?
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When does spring tide occur?
When does spring tide occur?
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