Tides

How do tidal bulges form on opposite sides of the Earth?

• As a result of the moon's gravitational pull on the Earth

• Due to the Earth's elliptical orbit around the sun

• Caused by the rotation of the Earth

• Because of the Earth's magnetic field

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What happens when the sun and moon are at right angles as seen from Earth?

• There are no tides during this alignment

• Earth experiences extreme weather events

• Sun's gravity works against the moon's gravity, resulting in neap tides

• Sun's gravity reinforces the moon's gravity, resulting in spring tides

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During which moon phases do spring tides occur?

• Full moon and new moon

• Waxing and waning moons

• Half moon and crescent moon

• Blue moon and harvest moon

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What causes low tides between two high tides?

• Less water pulled higher in those areas

• More water pulled higher in those areas

• Strong magnetic fields

• No gravitational forces at play

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What causes the difference in height between high tide and low tide?

• Centrifugal force of the Earth

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Magnetic force of the moon

• Gravitational pull of the moon and sun

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Why are there two high tides on opposite sides of the Earth?

• Gravitational pull of the Earth and magnetic force of the moon

• Gravitational pull of the sun and centrifugal force of the Earth

• Gravitational pull of the moon and centrifugal force of the Earth

• Gravitational pull of the moon and magnetic force of the sun

What are tides?

• The regular rise and fall of sea levels around the globe

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The movement of clouds in the sky

• The changing of seasons

What causes high tides on the side of the Earth closest to the moon?

• Magnetic force of the moon

• Gravitational pull of the moon

• Gravitational pull of the sun

• Centrifugal force of the Earth

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When do neap tides occur?

• During half moon and crescent moon

• During blue moon and harvest moon

• During full moon and new moon

• During waxing and waning moons

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What is the role of the sun in creating tides?

• Diminishes the moon's gravity during full moon and new moon phases

• Reinforces the moon's gravity during full moon and new moon phases

• Has no influence on tides

• Causes earthquakes instead of tides

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