Tides

Front

Why does the moon's gravitational pull have more of an effect on tides than the sun's gravitational pull?

Back

The moon is closer to the Earth than the sun.

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

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create? Options: full moon tide, new moon tide, neap tide, spring tide

Back

neap tide

Front

Tides are caused mainly by what?

Back

Moon’s and sun's gravitational pull

Front

Why do spring tides have the largest tidal ranges?

Back

The earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.

Front

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

Back

do not add

Front

Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.

Back

1st quarter and 3rd quarter

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

A spring tide occurs during which two lunar phases?

Back

New Moon and Full Moon