Seasons and Tides Review

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

23.5

Front

There would be no seasons if there was no ____________.

Back

tilt

Front

What happens when there is a spring tide?

Back

really high tides

Front

The motion of one object around another object is called __________.

Back

revolution

Front

During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.

Back

90 degree

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 6 hours.

Front

What is the role of the moon in tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating tides.