Ocean Tides

Tides are caused by _________________

• the gravitational pull of the moon only.

• large storms over the ocean.

• the action of Earth's tectonic plates.

• the combined gravitational forces of the sun and moon.

Based on the diagram, where is the sun located

• On the left of the diagram

• On the right of the diagram

• Above the diagram

• Below the diagram

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Based on the diagram above, what phase is observed from Earth at location D?

• waxing crescent

• first quarter

• waning crescent

• new moon

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Spring tides have the largest tidal ranges because...

• the earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.

• the moon has the strongest gravitational force.

• the sun has the most gravitational force.

• none of the above

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During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.

• do not add

• are added

• increase

• don't change

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High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 24

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Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.

• first quarter and new moon

• last quarter and full moon

• waxing and waning

• 1st quarter and 3rd quarter

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Which of the following greatly contribute to high tides?

• earth's gravitational pull on moon

• sun's gravitational pull on moon

• sun's gravitational pull on earth

• moon's gravitational pull on earth

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Janis lives near the ocean. What observations can Janis make about the moon's phases that she can relate to the ocean's tides?

• that the moon phases effect high tides and low tides

• the moon does not affect the tides

• waxing and waning crescents affect the tides

• only new moon and full moon affect the tides

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During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.

• 360 degree

• 23.5 degree

• 45 degree

• 90 degree

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