Tides

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between low and high tides, occurring when the moon is in its first or third quarter.

Front

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

Back

The Moon has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the Sun because it is closer to the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the flow of water from high tide to low tide?

Back

The flow of water from high tide to low tide is called an ebb tide.

Front

What causes spring tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the new and full moons.

Front

What is produced by the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon?

Back

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon produces a high tide.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have the least difference.

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

Back

The two main types of tides are spring tides and neap tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

Front

What role does the Sun play in influencing tides?

Back

The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

Front

What is a tidal range?

Back

The tidal range is the vertical difference between the high tide and low tide.