ES Topic #4 Flashcard

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon.

Front

What is the time of day when the Sun is highest in the sky?

Back

The time of day is called solar noon.

Front

At 43.5° N latitude on December 21, which diagram best represents the Sun's apparent path?

Back

Diagram D.

Front

In which direction does Earth rotate on its axis?

Back

Earth rotates on its axis from west to east.

Front

What is a higher than usual tide called?

Back

A higher than usual tide is called a spring tide.

Front

Define 'solar noon'.

Back

Solar noon is the time of day when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky.

Front

What is the significance of the Sun and Moon in relation to tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon creates the tidal forces that cause ocean tides.

Front

Explain the concept of 'apparent path of the Sun'.

Back

The apparent path of the Sun is the trajectory it appears to take across the sky as observed from a specific location on Earth.

Front

What is the difference between a spring tide and a neap tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher tides, while a neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower tides.

Front

What is the effect of Earth's rotation on day and night?

Back

Earth's rotation on its axis causes the cycle of day and night as different parts of the Earth are exposed to sunlight.