Spring and Neap Tides

Front

A[n] ______________ tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon.

Back

neap

Front

Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.

Back

tides

Front

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are in a straight line.

Back

spring

Front

Do changes in the positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun affect the height of high tides during a month?

Back

True

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides? Options: Sun, Saturn, Moon, Venus

Back

Moon

Front

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

neap tide

Front

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

spring tide

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

Spring tides occur...

Back

twice a month

Front

In general, tides occur...

Back

2 times a day