Tides and the Moon's Influence
Students will explore how the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun causes tides on Earth.
Key Questions
- Explain how the Moon's gravity influences the tides on Earth.
- Compare spring tides and neap tides, explaining their causes.
- Predict how the tides would be affected if the Moon were closer to Earth.
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