Gravity and Tides

Front

What are the two factors that affect gravity?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

What is the 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

Which has more mass, Earth or the Moon?

Back

Earth.

Front

What is a measure of gravity pulling on an object's mass?

Back

Weight.

Front

What is the force of attraction between all things that have mass?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What happens to gravity as distance increases?

Back

Gravity decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

More mass means more gravity.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What are the two types of tides?

Back

Spring tides and neap tides.

Front

When do spring tides occur?

Back

During the new moon and full moon.