Tides : After test

Which of the following would have the greatest effect on the size of tides on Earth?

• Slowing the rate of rotation of the Moon.

• Increasing the rate of revolution of Earth.

• Increasing the distance between the Moon and the Sun.

• Decreasing the distance between the Moon and Earth.

On what day will a Spring tide occur if the 5th is 1st quarter?

• The 14th and 25th

• 7th and 26th

• The 12th and 26th

• The 14th and 26th

Look at the image. What tide will occur? Spring Tide or Neap Tide?

Answer explanation

Spring is high tide.

Sun- New moon - Earth

Sun - Earth- Full moon

Look at the illustration. What tide will occur ( neap tide or spring tide)?

Answer explanation

Neap tide occurs at quarter moons.

The moon is at an angle not in a straight line

The tides on Earth are impacted by the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in relation to one another. Using the calendar below, on which dates did the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun most likely cause spring tides? Choose one

• Sunday,7th

• Wednesday,10th

• Wednesday,3rd

• Tuesday,23rd