Exit Ticket - Tides

Flashcard
•
Science
•
12th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the perigee-apogee cycle?
Back
The perigee-apogee cycle refers to the periodic variation in the distance between the Earth and the Moon, occurring approximately every 27.5 days.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes tidal amplification?
Back
Tidal amplification occurs due to standing waves, which can increase the tidal range in certain areas.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define high slack water.
Back
High slack water is the peak of each high tide when there is no current motion.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a reversing current?
Back
A reversing current is characterized by alternating flow, where water rushes up a bay or river with the incoming tide and drains out as the tide goes out.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where was the first Asian tidal power plant built?
Back
The first Asian tidal power plant was built in South Korea.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tidal bore?
Back
A tidal bore is a phenomenon where the incoming tide forms a wave that travels up a river or estuary against the current.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain cotidal lines.
Back
Cotidal lines are lines on a map that connect points experiencing high tide at the same time.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Eclipses and Tides

Flashcard
•
11th Grade
15 questions
Tides

Flashcard
•
11th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Intertidal Zone

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
The Earth-Moon System w/ Nov starmaps

Flashcard
•
11th Grade
15 questions
Marine Science_Wave, Tides and Currents

Flashcard
•
11th Grade
16 questions
Tides

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
15 questions
Tides , Waves, Currents Review

Flashcard
•
11th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Eclipses and Tides

Flashcard
•
11th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Hersheys' Travels Quiz (AM)

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
PBIS-HGMS

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
30 questions
Lufkin Road Middle School Student Handbook & Policies Assessment

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
17 questions
MIXED Factoring Review

Quiz
•
KG - University
10 questions
Laws of Exponents

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Characterization

Quiz
•
3rd - 7th Grade
10 questions
Multiply Fractions

Quiz
•
6th Grade