Tides and Their Influences

Front

A neap tide occurs when

Back

The Sun and moon pull at right angles (90 degrees) to each other.

Front

What has the greatest influence on the tides?

Back

The moon, because it is closer to the earth.

Front

What causes the tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and Sun.

Front

Low tides

Back

Locations between the bulges where the moon is not overhead.

Front

Spring tides occur during which moon phases.

Back

New Moon and Full Moon

Front

Neap tides occur during which moon phases.

Back

First Quarter and Third Quarter

Front

How long does it take for the moon to go from New Moon phase to 1st Quarter phase.

Back

1 week

Front

How long does it take for the moon to go from New Moon to Full Moon phase.

Back

2 weeks

Front

The revolution of the moon around the earth takes about

Back

One month

Front

The rotation of the earth on its axis takes

Back

1 day