E.6.1.1 - Seasons and Tides 2022 Test Review

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What causes ocean tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational interaction between Earth and the moon.

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What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the sun and moon are in a straight line with each other in reference to Earth, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is the effect of the sun and moon's gravitational forces on tidal range?

Back

When the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the same direction, the tide is larger than normal.

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What season is it in the Southern Hemisphere when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere?

Back

Summer.

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What is the position of the sun, moon, and Earth during a spring tide?

Back

The sun and moon are in a straight line with each other in reference to Earth.

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What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other in reference to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis contributes to the timing of tides but is not the primary cause of their height.

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What is the role of the moon in creating tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

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What happens to the tidal range during a neap tide?

Back

The tidal range is smaller than normal during a neap tide.

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How do seasonal changes affect the position of the sun in the sky?

Back

The tilt of Earth's axis causes the sun to appear higher in the sky during summer and lower during winter.