Tides

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

The interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

Front

What type of tides are created during a full moon or new moon?

Back

Spring tide.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap tide.

Front

Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun?

Back

It is closer to the Earth.

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 to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day.

Front

What is the role of the sun in tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.