Chapter 5: Lesson 2 - Ocean Tides

What causes the ocean tides on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon

• The wind patterns on Earth

• The temperature of the ocean

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

Which of the following best describes a spring tide?

• A tide with the smallest difference between high and low tide

• A tide that occurs only in the spring season

• A tide with the greatest difference between high and low tide

• A tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

During which phase of the Moon do neap tides occur?

• New Moon

• Full Moon

• First Quarter

• Third Quarter

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

How often do spring tides occur?

• Once a month

• Twice a month

• Every week

• Every day

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

What is the primary factor that causes the difference between spring and neap tides?

• The distance of the Earth from the Sun

• The alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The temperature of the ocean

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

When the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line, what type of tide occurs?

• Neap tide

• Spring tide

• Low tide

• High tide

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

Which of the following statements is true about neap tides?

• They occur when the Sun and Moon are aligned

• They have the highest high tides

• They occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles

• They occur only during a full moon

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

What is the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull on Earth's oceans?

• It causes the oceans to freeze

• It causes the oceans to evaporate

• It causes the rise and fall of ocean tides

• It causes the oceans to change color

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

Which of the following best describes the position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a neap tide?

• They are in a straight line

• The Sun and Moon are at right angles to the Earth

• The Earth is between the Sun and Moon

• The Moon is between the Sun and Earth

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B

How does the Sun's gravitational pull affect Earth's tides compared to the Moon's gravitational pull?

• The Sun's pull is stronger and causes higher tides

• The Sun's pull is weaker and causes lower tides

• The Sun's pull is about the same as the Moon's pull

• The Sun's pull has no effect on Earth's tides

Tags

TEKS.SCI.6.9B