12/11 DOL Understanding Spring and Neap Tides

During which moon phases do spring tides occur?

• First and third quarters

• New and full moons

• Waxing crescent and waning crescent

• Waxing gibbous and waning gibbous

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During which moon phases do neap tides occur?

• New and full moons

• First and third quarters

• Waxing crescent and waning crescent

• Waxing gibbous and waning gibbous

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Explain why spring tides have a greater tidal range than neap tides.

• Because the sun and moon are aligned, their gravitational forces combine to pull the ocean in the same direction.

• Because the sun and moon are at right angles, their gravitational forces cancel each other out.

• Because the Earth is closer to the sun during spring tides.

• Because the Earth rotates faster during spring tides.

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How do the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun differ during spring and neap tides?

• During spring tides, the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned; during neap tides, they form a right angle.

• During spring tides, the Earth, moon, and sun form a right angle; during neap tides, they are aligned.

• During both spring and neap tides, the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

• During both spring and neap tides, the Earth, moon, and sun form a right angle.

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Which of the following best describes the gravitational forces during neap tides?

• The gravitational forces of the sun and moon work together to create higher tides.

• The gravitational forces of the sun and moon partially cancel each other out, resulting in lower tides.

• The gravitational forces of the sun and moon have no effect on the tides.

• The gravitational forces of the sun and moon are stronger than usual.

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