Earth's Tides

Front

Why is the timing of tides predictable?

Back

because the moon’s path is predictable

Front

Taylor and José's boat was on the beach and later found floating offshore. What is the most likely explanation?

Back

The water level rose due to the high tide.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

the gravitational pull of the moon on the water at Earth’s surface

Front

What is the similarity between a neap tide and a spring tide?

Back

Each tide occurs twice a month.

Front

How are the sun, Earth, and the moon aligned when spring tides occur?

Back

The sun, Earth, and the moon form a straight line.

Front

_____ are the daily changes in the level of ocean water. Options: Surface Currents, Tides, Waves, Deep Currents.

Back

Tides

Front

Water level at the absolute highest level?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What type of tides would this arrangement of Earth-Moon-Sun create? Options: neap tide, spring tide, new moon tide, full moon tide

Back

spring tide

Front

Tides are caused by gravitational forces between which celestial bodies?

Back

Moon, Sun and Earth

Front

What is the tidal range in this location?

Back

2 m