Science Quiz Ocean Tides

Four students were making predictions on how the positions of the Sun and the Moon and their gravitational forces affect spring and neap tides. Which student made the best prediction?

• Samuel

• Miguel

• Camila

• Gabriella

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Predict which model would represent the highest high tides and the lowest low tides

• Model A

• Model B

• Model C

• Model D

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Which of the following would have the greatest effect on the size of daily tides on Earth? 

• Slowing the rate of rotation of the Moon. 

• Increasing the rate of revolution of Earth. 

• Decreasing the distance between the Moon and Earth. 

• Increasing the distance between the Moon and the Sun

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During which positions is Texas having the highest tides?

• 1, 3, 5

• 2, 4, 6 

• 2, 3, 4 

• 3, 5, 6 

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A student built a model of the Earth, Sun, and Moon system using the objects pictured. If the student wants to model the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon during the weakest lowest tides, how should the student arrange these objects? 

• Place the basketball between the baseball and the golf ball in a straight line. 

• Place the baseball between the basketball and the golf ball in a straight line. 

   

• Place the basketball and golf ball at a 90° angle to one anotheraround the baseball.

• Place the golf ball and the baseball at 45° angles on either side of the basketball

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The model below shows the positions of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. Which statements support the model? Select 3 answers

• Points 2 and 4 are experiencing low tides. 

• Points 1 and 3 are experiencing high tides.

• The gravitational attraction between Earth and the Moon is the greatest at point 1. 

• The gravitational attraction between the Sun and Earth is the greatest at point 3. 

• Points 2 and 4 are experiencing a Neap tide. 

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The image below shows the positions of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon at a specific time. Use the words in the boxes to accurately complete the sentences in the image.  

a

b

c

d

greater gravitational pull

neap

lower gravitational pull

spring

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The image provided here shows the various phases of the Moon. Predict the locations in which would you expect to see a neap tide. Click on 2 answers!

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The graph below shows the Moon phases in February. During which two days did you most likely experience a spring tide?

• February 1st and February 28th

• February 14th and February 28th 

• February 8th and February 14th

• February 8th and February 22nd  

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Which statement best explains the answer to Part A? 

• Spring tides occur during quarter moon and new moon. 

• Spring tides occur during full moon and new moon. 

• Spring tides occur during both quarter moons. 

• Spring tides occur only during a full moon.

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