Tides and Seasons

Front

What is the term used to describe when the Earth spins on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

What season occurs when the Earth is closest to the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon called?

Back

High tide

Front

What happens to the tides if the Moon gets closer to the Earth?

Back

The tides would get stronger.

Front

Why is the Moon's influence on the tides stronger than the Sun's?

Back

The Moon is closer to the Earth.

Front

What is the term for the path the Earth takes around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

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

Back

Spring tide and neap tide.

Front

What causes high and low tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest.