Tides

Front

_______are daily changes in ocean water.

Back

Tides

Front

Tides are caused by the difference in the gravitational force of the ________ and ________ across the ________.

Back

sun, moon, earth

Front

High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.

Back

2

Front

Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.

Back

1st quarter and 3rd quarter

Front

Which of the following greatly contribute to high tides?
earth's gravitational pull on moon,
sun's gravitational pull on moon,
sun's gravitational pull on earth,
moon's gravitational pull on earth

Back

moon's gravitational pull on earth

Front

During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.

Back

90 degree

Front

What type of tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase?

Back

spring tide

Front

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.

Back

high tide

Front

What is a difference between spring and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides occur when the earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides? Options: Sun, Saturn, Moon, Venus

Back

Moon