Unit 5: Seasons and Tides

Front

Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.

Back

tides

Front

Tides are caused by: strong winds that blow over ocean waters., the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun., the shifting of the plates on the ocean floor., variations in the salinity of ocean water

Back

the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides? Options: Sun, Saturn, Moon , Venus

Back

Moon 

Front

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

neap tide

Front

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

spring tide

Front

What causes tides?

Back

gravity

Front

What is the major cause of Earth's seasons?

Back

the tilt

Front

What do we call the small tides that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

What governs the patterns of spring tides and neap tides? Options: phases of the moon, seasons (fall, winter, etc.), surface currents, deep sea currents

Back

phases of the moon

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

Back

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