13.2.2.2.2 - Neap tides
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What are neap tides?
💡 Hint: Think about their positioning relative to the Earth.
How often do neap tides occur?
💡 Hint: Consider the lunar cycle.
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What is a neap tide?
💡 Hint: Think about the alignment of the sun and moon.
True or False: Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are aligned with Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider how their positions affect tides.
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A coastal town experiences spring tides that rise to 4 meters. How might tides behave on a neap tide? Expected tidal range?
💡 Hint: Understand the relationship between spring and neap tides.
Explain the long-term ecological impact of regular neap tides on tidal marshes.
💡 Hint: Think about biodiversity and habitat management.
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