The Moon and Tides Flashcards

Front

Which statement about the Moon's orbit is true?

Back

The Moon is in synchronous rotation as it orbits Earth.

Front

From the observation that the same side of the Moon always faces Earth, what can be concluded?

Back

The Moon completes one rotation each time it completes an orbit around Earth.

Front

What is synchronous rotation?

Back

a body’s rotation rate that is equal to its orbital period

Front

How do the tides slow the rotation of Earth?

Back

Tidal bulges generate drag forces between Earth and its water, slowing its rotation.

Front

Is there a permanent dark side of the Moon?

Back

False

Front

Is Earth's rotation being gradually slowed by the Moon's gravity?

Back

True

Front

The Sun causes tides on Earth in addition to the Moon.

Back

True

Front

Why are solar tides not as strong as lunar tides?

Back

The Sun is much farther away than the Moon.

Front

We can think of the high tide on the side of Earth opposite the Moon as a result of the Moon pulling Earth away from the water.

Back

True

Front

Do spring tides occur in spring and neap tides in autumn?

Back

False