Tides and Moon

Front

What is the cycle of the moon?

Back

The cycle of the moon lasts about a month.

Front

During which lunar phases do we experience spring tides?

Back

Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

Front

How does the gravitational pull of the moon affect the tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon creates high and low tides by causing bulges in the Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

Explain the concept of gravitational force between the Earth and the moon in relation to tides.

Back

The gravitational force between the Earth and the moon creates tidal bulges on Earth.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is a tidal bulge?

Back

A tidal bulge is an area where the ocean water is higher due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

Front

How often do high and low tides occur?

Back

High and low tides typically occur twice a day.

Front

What role does the sun play in tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.