Tides Explained

What primarily causes the rise and fall of sea levels known as tides?

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

• Gravitational forces of the Moon, Sun, and Earth's rotation

• Ocean currents

• The Earth's magnetic field

Why does the Moon have a more pronounced effect on tides than the Sun?

• It is closer to the Earth

• It rotates faster

• It is larger than the Sun

• It has a stronger gravitational force

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What happens to the oceans due to the Moon's gravitational pull?

• They form a single oceanic bulge

• They freeze over temporarily

• They evaporate partially

• They bulge on the side facing the Moon and the opposite side

What type of tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned?

• Lunar tides

• Neap tides

• Spring tides

• Solar tides

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During which moon phase do neap tides occur?

• New moon

• Full moon

• First or third quarter

• Half moon

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