Tides

Front

What is the main body that affects Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned.

Front

What is the opposite of a spring tide?

Back

A neap tide is the opposite of a spring tide.

Front

What force is primarily responsible for causing tides?

Back

Gravity is the primary force responsible for causing tides.

Front

True or False: There is a tidal bulge on the opposite side of Earth when the sea is drawn to the Moon.

Back

True.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during full and new moons.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the Sun in tides?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

The highest point of a tide is called high tide.