12.4 Tides Flashcards
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Neap tide
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A tide with a minimum daily tidal range, occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth are arranged in an L-shaped pattern (first or last quarter moon phase).
2
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Spring tide
A
A tide with a maximum daily tidal range, occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth are arranged in a straight line (full or new moon).
3
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Tidal bulge
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The outward swelling of water (high tide) located on both sides of the Earth in line with the moon.
4
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Tidal range
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The vertical difference between high tide and low tide.
5
Q
Tide
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A periodic rise and fall of the level of the ocean surface at a particular place caused by the gravitational attractions between Earth, moon, and sun.
