Seasons & Tides

Front

What is the primary body that affects Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

Front

What does the rotation of the Earth cause us to experience?

Back

The rotation of the Earth causes us to experience day and night.

Front

What season is experienced in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter solstice?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere experiences Winter during the winter solstice.

Front

How often do high and low tides occur in a day?

Back

There are generally two high tides and two low tides each day.

Front

What is the average time between high and low tides?

Back

The average time between high and low tides is about 6 hours.

Front

What causes the change of seasons on Earth?

Back

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

Front

What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun?

Back

Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere when the South Pole is tilted towards the Sun.

Front

What is the effect of the Sun on Earth's tides compared to the Moon?

Back

The Sun has a lesser effect on Earth's tides compared to the Moon.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

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