TIDES

Front

What are ocean tides?

Back

Long waves due to the gravitational pull between the Earth, sun, and the moon.

Front

What happens on the opposite side of the Earth when the sea is drawn to the moon?

Back

Another tidal bulge occurs.

Front

During which two lunar phases does a neap tide occur?

Back

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter.

Front

What type of tide is associated with the location of the moon?

Back

Neap tide.

Front

What occurs in the spaces between the high tides?

Back

Low tides.

Front

What causes tides in the ocean?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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 the difference between a neap tide and a spring tide?

Back

Neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides, while spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High tide.