Tides Quiz

What causes the water level at the beach to change?

• The wind

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The temperature

• The rotation of the Earth

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How many high tides and low tides occur each day?

• One high tide and one low tide

• Two high tides and two low tides

• Three high tides and three low tides

• Four high tides and four low tides

What is the term used when the tide is going out?

• Flooding

• Ebbing

• High tide

• Low tide

What is the difference in sea level between high tide and low tide called?

• Tidal range

• Tidal wave

• Tidal current

• Tidal flow

How long does it take for the tide to change from high tide to low tide?

• 3 hours

• 6 hours

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

What happens to the water level at high tide?

• The water level is lower and the beach is wider

• The water level is higher and the waves reach higher onto the beach

• The water level stays the same

• The water level is lower and the waves are smaller

Where is the largest known tidal range located?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Bay of Fundy in Canada

• The Indian Ocean

What is the usual tidal range in the open ocean?

• About 1 foot

• About 2 feet

• About 3 feet

• About 4 feet