Tides Review 6.9B

Front

One rotation of Earth is equal to

Back

a day.

Front

Why do globes lean sideways?

Back

To demonstrate the tilt of Earth's axis.

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon

Front

What type of tide would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create?

Back

neap tide

Front

What type of tides would this arrangement of earth-moon-sun create? Options: neap tide, spring tide, new moon tide, full moon tide

Back

spring tide

Front

What causes tides?

Back

the interaction of Earth, the moon and the sun.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

gravity

Front

If tides alternate from high to low and there are two of each type of tide a day, about how many hours will generally be between each different tide?

Back

6 hours

Front

How many low tides and high tides happen in a day?

Back

2 low tides, 2 high tides

Front

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________. Options: high tide, low tide, neap tide, spring tide

Back

high tide