Tides

Front

What is the term for the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon?

Back

High tide

Front

True or False: The positions of the Earth, moon, and sun affect the height of high tides during a month.

Back

True

Front

What are the daily changes in ocean water called?

Back

Tides

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon?

Back

Neap tide

Front

How many times per month does a spring tide occur?

Back

Twice

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

Front

What is the average tidal cycle duration?

Back

Approximately 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Front

What is the term for the gravitational force exerted by the moon on Earth?

Back

Lunar gravitational pull.