Quiz on Tides

What is a tide?

• A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake

• The regular rise and fall of ocean water levels

• A storm surge caused by strong winds

• The flow of water into a river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation

• The Sun's gravity

• The Moon's gravity

• Ocean currents

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

During a high tide, the water depth is:

• At its lowest point

• At its highest point

• Constant throughout the day

• Only affected by weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What happens during a spring tide?

• The range between high and low tide is small

• The Earth, Sun, and Moon align

• The Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other

• The tides stop completely

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Neap tides occur when:

• The Moon is closest to the Earth

• The Earth, Sun, and Moon form a straight line

• The Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other

• Tidal bands are at their widest

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

When do the highest tides occur?

• During a crescent moon

• During a quarter moon

• During a full moon

• During a new moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

• Neap tide

• Low tide

• High tide

• Spring tide

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

• High tide

• Low tide

• Spring tide

• Neap tide

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which celestial body has the greatest influence on Earth's tides?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• The Sun

• The Moon

What is a tidal bore?

• A type of underwater current

• A large wave caused by a storm

• A strong tide that pushes up a river or estuary

• A sudden rise in sea level due to a tsunami