Unit 6 Review MOD: Seasons and Tides

Front

What season do we receive the most direct amount of sunlight?

Back

Summer

Front

Why does the Moon have a greater effect on the Earth's ocean tides than the Sun?

Back

The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun.

Front

What location on Earth divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

If a low tide occurs at 3:00 pm, what is the most likely time for the next low tide?

Back

3:00 am

Front

What arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides?

Back

This occurs during a full moon or new moon when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

Front

What is the primary cause of the seasons on Earth?

Back

The tilt of the Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun.

Front

What is a tide?

Back

A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are the highest high tides and the lowest low tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are the lower high tides and the higher low tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth.

Front

How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

Back

Approximately 24 hours.