Moon and Tides Concepts

Front

What lunar phases occur during a spring tide?

Back

New Moon and Full Moon

Front

What does the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produce?

Back

High tide

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line?

Back

Spring tide

Front

What lunar phases occur during a neap tide?

Back

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter

Front

Which phase of the moon is when it is fully illuminated?

Back

Full Moon

Front

What is a tide?

Back

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What causes high tides on Earth?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day.