Tides and Gravity Quiz

What is the primary force that causes tides to occur?

• The sun's heat

• Wind over the ocean

• Earth's rotation

• Gravity

Where is the Bay of Fundy located?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• Canada

What phenomenon can be observed at the Bay of Fundy?

• The largest waves in the world

• The deepest ocean trench

• The warmest ocean temperatures

• The biggest tide change in the world

Why does the ocean bulge towards the moon?

• Due to the Earth's gravitational pull

• Because of the moon's magnetic field

• Due to the rotation of the Earth

• Because of the moon's gravitational pull

What causes the second bulge on the opposite side of the Earth?

• The sun's gravity

• The Earth's gravity

• The moon's gravity pulling the Earth

• Wind and atmospheric pressure

What is the effect of the moon's gravity on the ocean?

• It creates ocean currents

• It makes the ocean bulge towards the moon

• It causes the ocean to freeze

• It has no effect

How many high tides occur each day?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

Why are there two high tides instead of one?

• Because of the moon's gravitational pull on both the ocean and the Earth

• Because of the rotation of the Earth on its axis

• Due to the sun's gravitational pull

• Because of the Earth's two moons

Why does the timing of high tides change each day?

• Due to the moon's orbit around the Earth

• Because of the Earth's rotation speed

• Changes in the Earth's atmosphere

• The gravitational pull from the sun

How much later does the high tide occur each day?

• About 30 minutes later

• About 50 minutes later

• About 60 minutes later

• About 45 minutes later