Tides

What is the main cause of ocean tides?

• The Moon's Gravity

• The Sun's Gravity

• Earth's Rotation

• Shape of the Coastline

Which type of tide occurs when the sun and moon align during new and full moons?

• Spring Tides

• Neap Tides

• Diurnal Tides

• Mixed Tides

What is the tidal range at the Bay of Fundy, Canada?

• 16 meters (52 feet)

• 9 meters (30 feet)

• 13 meters (43 feet)

• 15 meters (49 feet)

Which type of tidal pattern is most common on the east coast of North America?

• Semi-diurnal Tides

• Diurnal Tides

• Mixed Tides

• Spring Tides

What is a 'terrestrial tide'?

• The movement of land due to tidal forces

• A type of tide in lakes

• A tidal phenomenon in rivers

• A type of high tide

_____ are the regular rise and fall of ocean waters

When the water has risen to its highest level this is called a

The main causes of tides are called "​ (a)   ."

• tidal constituents
• solar flares
• ocean currents
• moon phases

While not as strong as the moon's effect, the ​ (a)   also influences

tides.

• sun's gravity
• earth's rotation
• ocean currents
• wind patterns

The ​ (a)   of a coast can amplify or reduce ​ (b)   effects.

Funnel-shaped bays, for example, can create extremely ​ (c)   tides.

• shape
• high
• tidal