Tides and Moon

Front

What causes us to see only one side of the Moon from Earth?

Back

The Moon rotates and revolves at the same speed.

Front

In which months can spring tides occur?

Back

Every Month of the year.

Front

What information can be found on a tide chart?

Back

The times of high and low tides each day, the height of high and low tides each day, the sunrise and sunset times each day, the lunar phase for each day.

Front

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

Back

The pull of the Moon's gravity.

Front

Does the lunar phase and position affect Earth's tides?

Back

False.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, leading to two high tides and two low tides each day.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in tides?

Back

The Sun's gravity also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.