Tides Review

1. The gravity of ____ is the biggest factor in determining the ocean tides.

• the Sun
• the Moon
• Earth
• the planets

2. When the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are aligned in a straight line, Earth’s oceans will experience a ____ tide.

• neap
• fall
• spring
• solar

3. What type of tides would Earth experience during these moon phases?

• neap
• fall
• spring
• solar

4. Which of the following represents a phase the Moon is in when at these positions?

• new moon
• first quarter
• full moon
• waning gibbous

5. The alternate rise and fall of the oceans is called a _________________.

• wave
• dune
• tide
• tsunami

6. How many high tides are there every 24-hour?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

7. How many low tides are there every 24-hour?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

8. During ____ tide, the beach and environment are exposed.

• low
• high
• medium
• spring

9. During ____ tide, the environment becomes flooded with ocean water.

• low
• high
• medium
• spring

10. Which moon phases are present during a spring tide?

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