Tides

Front

What is the regular movement of rise and fall of the oceans?

Back

tides

Front

What causes tides? Options: the sun, the earth, the moon, water

Back

the moon

Front

What is the highest point on a shore that water will reach called?

Back

high tide

Front

What is the lowest point on a shore that water will reach called?

Back

low tide

Front

Which side(s) of the Earth will experience high tide?

Back

Both the side facing the moon and the opposite

Front

Which side(s) of the Earth will experience low tide?

Back

The side(s) at a right angle to the moon.

Front

What two forces cause high tides?

Back

Gravity and inertia

Front

How often do high tides occur?

Back

Every 12 hours

Front

How often do low tides occur?

Back

Every 12 hours

Front

Is high tide at the same time every day?

Back

False