8.7C - Tides (Review)

Front

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

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Spring tide

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle?

Back

Neap tide

Front

Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon

Front

What are the two types of tides that occur due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun?

Back

Spring tides and neap tides

Front

How often do spring tides occur?

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Twice a month, during full and new moons.

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How often do neap tides occur?

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Twice a month, during the first and third quarters of the moon.

Front

What phase of the moon is associated with spring tides?

Back

Full moon and new moon.

Front

What phase of the moon is associated with neap tides?

Back

First quarter and third quarter.

Front

What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

True or False: Neap tides occur once a month.

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False, they occur twice a month.