Explain Why the Spring and Neap Tides Occur Periodically

question 31

Essay

Explain why the spring and neap tides occur periodically.

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Definitions:

Fossil Record

The collection of preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the past.

Grasses

A family of plants (Poaceae) that includes cereals, bamboos, and the grasses of natural grassland and cultivated lawns and pastures.

Herbivores

Organisms that eat primarily plants or plant material.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.