Tides

Front

Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.

Back

1st quarter and 3rd quarter.

Front

During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.

Back

do not add.

Front

What type of tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase?

Back

spring tide.

Front

Tides are caused by what force from the sun and moon?

Back

gravitational.

Front

Which of the following greatly contribute to high tides?

Back

moon's gravitational pull on earth.

Front

What are tides?

Back

Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is 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 neap tide is 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 tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

Front

What is the role of the moon in tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.