Flashcard on Sun, Moon, and Earth Pretest

Front

What type of tide occurs during a New or Full Moon?

Back

Spring Tide

Front

What is the main cause of tides?

Back

Moon's gravitational pull

Front

Everyday the sun, stars and moon appear to _______.

Back

Rise in the east and set in the west.

Front

What force keeps the Earth, Moon and Sun together?

Back

Gravity

Front

What tide occurs during the First or Third Quarter moon?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

Define Spring Tide.

Back

A tide that occurs during a New or Full Moon when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun align, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

Define Neap Tide.

Back

A tide that occurs during the First or Third Quarter moon when the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun are perpendicular, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the role of the Moon in the Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

Front

How does the Sun affect tides?

Back

The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the Moon.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is when the water level is at its highest point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.