CPA 2 Recovery

Front

What force causes tides from the sun and moon?

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

What is the primary cause of tides?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What happens to gravitational force as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What phenomenon occurs as the moon revolves around the Earth?

Back

High tides and low tides.

Front

What is the lowest point on a shore that water will reach called?

Back

Low tide.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of water during a tide?

Back

High tide.

Front

What are the two types of tides that occur in a lunar month?

Back

Spring tides and neap tides.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

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 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.

Front

How often do high and low tides occur?

Back

Typically, high and low tides occur twice a day.