Seasons and Tides

Front

What causes neap tides?

Back

Neap tides cause a small change between high and low tide.

Front

What does the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produce?

Back

High tide.

Front

True or False: A neap tide is a tide with the greatest difference between low and high tides.

Back

False.

Front

In which locations do neap tides take place when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned?

Back

Locations 2 and 4.

Front

What season is position A in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides occur approximately every 6 hours.

Front

What is the role of the moon in creating tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating high tides.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is the maximum level of water, while low tide is the minimum level.

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

Back

Neap tides and spring tides.