Tides and Eclipses

Front

What force causes tides on Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What type of tide occurs when the moon is at 90 degrees to Earth?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

Which celestial body is primarily responsible for Earth's tidal forces?

Back

Moon

Front

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?

Back

Lunar Eclipse

Front

What is a Solar Eclipse?

Back

An eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

Back

An eclipse that occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to fall on the Moon.

Front

What are Spring Tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What are Neap Tides?

Back

Tides that occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do Spring and Neap Tides occur?

Back

Spring and Neap Tides occur approximately every two weeks.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in tidal forces?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon.