UNIT 7 TIDES AND SEASONS EXAM RETEST

Front

What causes high tides and low tides?

Back

High tides and low tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's water.

Front

What would happen if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?

Back

If the Earth were not tilted on its axis, temperatures would be constant year-round, leading to no distinct seasons.

Front

Which parts of the Earth experience summer when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun?

Back

The parts of the Earth experiencing summer are typically the Northern Hemisphere, particularly areas marked as C and D in diagrams.

Front

What is the primary force that causes tides?

Back

The primary force that causes tides is gravity.

Front

Which hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight during summer?

Back

The Northern Hemisphere receives the most direct sunlight during summer.

Front

Define 'tides'.

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on seasons?

Back

The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in seasons.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides are the tides with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

Front

How does the moon's phase affect tides?

Back

The moon's phase affects tides because the gravitational pull varies with the moon's position relative to the Earth.