Tides

Front

What causes tides?

Back

the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

Front

You visited the beach at 12 pm (lunchtime) and it is low tide. If you return 6 hours later, what tide will you see?

Back

low

Front

Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun?

Back

It is closer to the Earth.

Front

Tides are caused by what force from the sun and moon?

Back

gravitational

Front

During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.

Back

do not add

Front

High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.

Back

2

Front

During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.

Back

90 degree

Front

What type of tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase?

Back

spring tide

Front

What type of tide will occur at 9:30 a.m.?

Back

high 

Front

What causes the high tide area that is opposite the moon?

Back

the centrifugal force of the earth