CFU Tides 3 (6.9A)

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

Select three correct 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 spring tide.

The image shows the positions of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon at a specific time. Use the words shown to accurately complete the sentence.

A _______ tide is shown. This tide has a _______ on ocean tides.

• spring

• neap

• lower gravitational pull

• greater gravitational pull

The image shows the positions of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon at a specific time. Use the words shown to accurately complete the sentence.

A _______ tide is shown. This tide has a _______ on ocean tides.

• spring

• neap

• lower gravitational pull

• greater gravitational pull

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

• 3 & 6

• 1 & 4

• 2 & 5

• 1 & 3

During which two days did you most likely experience a spring tide?

• February 8th and February 22nd

• February 1st and February 28th

• February 14th and February 28th

• February 8th and February 14th

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.