8.7C Ocean Tides

Which diagram correctly illustrates a neap tide?

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Tides are one of the most predictable forces on Earth because they rely on the positions of the sun, moon, and Earth. Why does the moon have a greater effect on tides than the sun?

• The moon is farther than the sun

• The moon is closer to Earth

• The moon has greater mass than the sun

• The moon has less mass than the sun

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A student is vacationing at the beach and notices only a small difference between the high and low tides. Based on the student's observations, which moon phase is most likely occurring?

• Full moon

• Waning crescent

• First quarter moon

• Waning gibbous

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How does the alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon affect the ocean tides?

• Smaller difference in tides

• Larger difference in tides

• Average difference in tides

• No difference in tides

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Which location on Earth is experiencing a low tide?

• Location W

• Location X

• Location Y

• Location Z

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When would be the best time to build sand castles at the beach?

• Spring tide during high tide

• Neap tide during low tide

• Spring tide during low tide

• Not here

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The moon was full on August 15. Based on the model, when can the next spring tide be expected?

• Around September 15

• Around August 30

• Around August 22

• Around September 5

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