Tides & Eclipses

Front

What must happen for a solar eclipse to occur?

Back

The moon must be directly between Earth and the Sun.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line?

Back

Spring tide.

Front

What causes tides mainly?

Back

Moon’s gravitational pull.

Front

Which phase of the moon is represented when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full moon.

Front

What type of tide is created by the arrangement of Earth, moon, and sun during a neap tide?

Back

Neap tide.

Front

Define a solar eclipse.

Back

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light.

Front

Define a lunar eclipse.

Back

A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the gravitational effect of the sun on tides?

Back

The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

Front

What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to tides?

Back

The moon's phases influence the timing and height of tides, with spring tides occurring during new and full moons and neap tides during the first and last quarters.