6.9B_Tides

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Tides are caused by the difference in the​ gravitational force of the ​

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and ​

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across the ​

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sun

moon

Earth

Mars

Venus

Multiple Choice

_______ are when the water reaches its highest point.

• moon

• high

• neap

• low

Multiple Choice

What occurs when ocean water is at its lowest level during the day?

• High Tide

• Low Tide

• Flood Tide

• Ebb Tide

Multiple Choice

During the moon phase shown in the image Earth will experience a -

• Spring Tide

• Neap Tide

Multiple Choice

What is a Neap Tide?

• The highest amount of difference between high and low tides

• The least amount of difference between high and low tides

• Occurs during a full moon

• Occurs during a new moon

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What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

• Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

• Spring tides occur when moon in 3rd or 1st quarter phases

• Spring tides are LOWER than neap tides

• Spring tides occur in Spring and neap tides can occur in any season

Multiple Choice

What causes tides on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The gravitational pull of Mars

• The gravitational pull of Earth's core

Multiple Choice

At what time did high tide occur on Wednesday afternoon?

• 1:58 am

• 7:21 am

• 1:14 pm

• 1:57 pm

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Determine the tide that each region would be experiencing:

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High tide

Low tide