Tides Around Us

What causes high tides?

• Gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans

• Global warming

• Underwater volcanoes

• Wind patterns

When do high tides typically occur?

• During a solar eclipse

• When the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun align

• At random times throughout the day

• When the earth's rotation slows down

What is the opposite of high tide?

• low tide

• low tide phase

• low water

• ebb tide

What causes low tides?

• Rotation of the Earth

• Underwater volcanoes

• Wind patterns

• Gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans

When do low tides typically occur?

• Only during full moons

• During a solar eclipse

• When the gravitational pull of the moon is perpendicular to that of the sun

• When the gravitational pull of the moon is parallel to that of the sun

What is the opposite of low tide?

• high tide

• rising tide

• peak tide

• high water

What is a spring tide?

• A spring tide is a type of tide that is characterized by calm and gentle waters.

• A spring tide is a type of tide that occurs only in the spring season.

• A spring tide is a type of tide caused by the gravitational pull of the Earth's moon.

• A spring tide is a type of tide with the greatest difference between high and low water levels.

When do spring tides occur?

• During the winter solstice

• During the full moon and new moon phases

• During a lunar eclipse

• Every day of the year

What is a neap tide?

• A neap tide is a tide caused by the gravitational pull of the sun.

• A neap tide is a tide that occurs only once a year.

• A neap tide is a tide with the highest difference between high and low tide.

• A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

When do neap tides occur?

• During a solar eclipse

• During a full moon

• During the first and third quarters of the moon

• During a new moon