Seasons/Tides/Moon Phases

Front

What season is it in the northern hemisphere during position 2?

Back

Spring

Front

What are the bulges that occur in the Earth's oceans called?

Back

High tides

Front

If it is winter in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?

Back

Summer

Front

Which exerts a stronger tidal force: the moon or the sun?

Back

Moon

Front

In winter, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

Away

Front

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What are the four main phases of the moon?

Back

New moon, First quarter, Full moon, Last quarter.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Typically, there are two high tides and two low tides each day.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.