Spring Tide

What is the primary cause of spring tides?

• The alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun

• The Earth's rotation

• The seasonal changes

• The gravitational pull of the stars

During which lunar phases do spring tides occur?

• New moon and full moon

• First quarter and third quarter

• Waxing crescent and waning crescent

• Perigee and apogee

What is the term 'spring tide' derived from?

• The Old English word 'springan'

• The season of spring

• The Latin word 'tideus'

• The Greek word 'sprinos'

What happens to tidal forces when the moon is at apogee?

• Tidal forces are diminished

• Tidal forces are intensified

• Tidal forces remain unchanged

• Tidal forces reverse direction

How do spring tides affect coastal areas?

• They can cause flooding in low-lying areas

• They reduce tidal ranges

• They stabilize ocean levels

• They prevent marine navigation