Tides and Moon phases

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

During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.

Back

do not add

Front

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

Back

90 degree

Front

Which phase of the moon is represented in this diagram?

Back

full moon

Front

Tides are the cycle of rising and falling ocean water that repeats automatically every

Back

12.5 hours

Front

What causes spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are caused by the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.

Front

What is the gravitational effect of the sun during neap tides?

Back

The gravitational effects of the sun and moon do not add together.

Front

What is the position of the moon during a full moon?

Back

The moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the sun.

Front

How often do spring tides occur?

Back

Spring tides occur approximately every two weeks.

Front

What is the angle between the sun and moon during spring tides?

Back

The angle is approximately 0 degrees.