Tides

Front

What causes a spring tide to have a higher tidal range?

Back

Gravity of the Sun adding onto the Moon's gravity.

Front

A neap tide occurs during which two moon phases?

Back

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The gravity of the moon and sun interacting with Earth.

Front

What is the tidal range?

Back

The difference between the levels of ocean water at high tides and low tides.

Front

True or False: At the same time the ocean is drawn towards the moon, another tidal bulge occurs on the opposite side of the Earth.

Back

True.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

Back

Spring tides and neap tides.

Front

When do spring tides occur?

Back

During the full moon and new moon phases.

Front

When do neap tides occur?

Back

During the 1st quarter and 3rd quarter moon phases.

Front

What is the effect of the sun on tides?

Back

The sun's gravity also influences tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.