Spring and Neap Tides

Front

What are tides caused by?_________.

Back

Tides are caused by the force of gravity of the Moon.

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides.

Front

What type of tide would this earth-moon-sun represent?

Back

It is a neap tide.

Front

What type of tides would this earth-moon-sun represent?

Back

It is a spring tide.

Front

What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

Front

How do neap tides form?

Back

Neap tides form when the sun and the moon are at right angles to each other.

Front

How do spring tides form?

Back

Spring tides form when the sun and the moon are in line with Earth.

Front

What are tides?

Back

Tides are the regular rise and fall of ocean water.

Front

How many hours are there between a high tide and a low tide?

Back

There are 6 hours between a high and low tide.

Front

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

Back

If I return 6 hours later, I will see a low tide.