Tides and Seasons Exploration

What causes the high tide and low tide on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The gravitational pull of the sun and the moon

• The Earth's orbit around the sun

• The wind blowing over the ocean

How many high tides does most of the Earth experience each day?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

During which phase of the moon do spring tides occur?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Both A and C

What is the main reason for the change of seasons on Earth?

• The distance between the Earth and the sun

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The moon's orbit around the Earth

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the tides?

• Position of the moon

• Shape of the coastline

• Size of the ocean

• Color of the ocean water

What are neap tides?

• Tides with the greatest difference between high and low tide

• Tides with the least difference between high and low tide

• Tides that occur during the new moon

• Tides that occur during the full moon

When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

What is the term for the day with the longest period of daylight?

• Winter Solstice

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Equinox

• Autumnal Equinox

Why do we experience higher tides during a full moon?

• The moon is closer to the Earth

• The sun, Earth, and moon are nearly in a straight line

• The moon's gravity is stronger

• The Earth's rotation is slower

Which of the following statements is true about the equinoxes?

• They occur when the Earth's axis is tilted directly towards the sun

• They mark the beginning of summer and winter

• Day and night are approximately equal in length

• They only occur in the Northern Hemisphere