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📖 Why Oceans Have Tides

The Moon's gravity pulls more strongly on the side of Earth closest to it than on the far side. This difference contributes to tidal bulges in the oceans. Earth's rotation carries coastlines through regions of higher and lower water. The Sun also affects tides, especially when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align.

1. What key idea begins the explanation?

 

2. What mechanism or supporting detail is described?

 

3. What additional evidence or effect is given?

 

4. How does the final detail deepen the explanation?

 

✏️ Writing

Write 1–2 developed paragraphs explaining why oceans have tides. Use evidence and cause-and-effect reasoning.

➕ Math

1. A school collects 12 boxes containing 40 books each. How many books are collected? ______
2. 30 books are donated to another school. How many remain? ______
3. Write an equation representing both steps: __________________
4. Explain how you know your answer is reasonable: __________________

🎨 Color & Create

Create a labeled model or diagram that explains why oceans have tides.

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📖 Reading Answers

  1. The Moon's gravity pulls more strongly on the side of Earth closest to it than on the far side.
  2. This difference contributes to tidal bulges in the oceans.
  3. Earth's rotation carries coastlines through regions of higher and lower water.
  4. The Sun also affects tides, especially when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align.

➕ Math Answers

  1. 480
  2. 450
  3. 12 × 40 − 30 = 450
  4. An estimate close to the exact answer shows it is reasonable

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