13.2.2 - Types of Tides
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What is a tide?
💡 Hint: Consider natural phenomena involving water levels.
What are semi-diurnal tides?
💡 Hint: Think about tides that occur twice daily.
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What are the two primary types of tides based on frequency?
💡 Hint: Recall how often these tides happen in a day.
True or False: Spring tides occur during the new moon.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during these moon phases.
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Create a model that illustrates how the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon creates various tide types. Include diagrams and explanations for each type.
💡 Hint: Refer to your notes on tidal forces.
Analyze a coastal region with mixed tides. Examine how local geography might influence tidal heights and provide a report.
💡 Hint: Look at examples of coastal areas with known tidal patterns.
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