Seasons & Tides Review (23-24)

Front

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

Back

High tide.

Front

Which season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

Back

Summer.

Front

If it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

Back

Fall.

Front

What type of tide is observed during the full moon phase?

Back

Spring tide.

Front

Why does the Moon's gravitational pull affect tides more than the Sun's?

Back

The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do spring and neap tides occur?

Back

Spring and neap tides occur approximately every two weeks.

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in terms of seasons?

Back

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and vice versa.