Tides

Front

Which tide would be caused by the positions of the sun and moon in the picture?

Back

Neap Tide

Front

Which tide would be caused by the positions of the sun and moon in the picture?

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Spring Tide

Front

When does a Neap Tide occur if a Spring Tide occurs during a New Moon or a Full Moon?

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During a Half Moon (Waxing and Waning)

Front

When does a Spring Tide occur if a Neap Tide occurs during a Half Moon (Waxing or Waning)?

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During a New Moon and Full Moon

Front

What is an area with ONE HIGH and ONE LOW tide each day called?

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Diurnal Tide

Front

What is an area with TWO HIGH and TWO LOW tides each day called?

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Semi Diurnal Tide

Front

What is an area with TWO HIGH and TWO LOW tides each day, but they are NOT the same size?

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Mixed Tide

Front

What is it called when a tide spills over a sandbar, creating a DANGEROUS CURRENT?

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Rip Tide

Front

What is the only true "tidal Wave"? Hint: In many places on Earth, people surf them!

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Tidal Bore

Front

If the moon were to move CLOSER to Earth, what would happen to the tides?

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High tides would get higher