Understanding Tides and Moon Phases

What causes tides on Earth?

• The gravitational pull of the Sun

• The gravitational pull of the Moon

• The rotation of the Earth

• The wind patterns on Earth

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What are spring tides?

• Tides that occur during the spring season

• Tides with the smallest difference between high and low tide

• Tides with the greatest difference between high and low tide

• Tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles

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During which phases of the Moon do spring tides occur?

• New Moon and Full Moon

• First Quarter and Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

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What are neap tides?

• Tides that occur during the neap season

• Tides with the greatest difference between high and low tide

• Tides with the smallest difference between high and low tide

• Tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are aligned

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During which phases of the Moon do neap tides occur?

• New Moon and Full Moon

• First Quarter and Last Quarter

• Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous and Waning Gibbous

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How often do spring tides occur?

• Once a month

• Twice a month

• Every week

• Every day

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How often do neap tides occur?

• Once a month

• Twice a month

• Every week

• Every day

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the phases of the Moon and tides?

• The phases of the Moon have no effect on tides

• Tides are strongest during the New Moon and Full Moon

• Tides are strongest during the First Quarter and Last Quarter

• Tides are strongest during the Waxing Crescent and Waning Crescent

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What is the primary factor that influences the height of tides?

• The distance between the Earth and the Sun

• The distance between the Earth and the Moon

• The Earth's rotation speed

• The Earth's axial tilt

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Which of the following statements is true about the Sun's role in tides?

• The Sun has no effect on tides

• The Sun's gravitational pull is stronger than the Moon's

• The Sun's gravitational pull can enhance or diminish the Moon's effect on tides

• The Sun only affects tides during solar eclipses