Ocean Tides

Front

What is the periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans?

Back

Tide

Front

A neap tide occurs during which two lunar phases?

Back

1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter

Front

_______ are when the water reaches its highest point.

Back

High

Front

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

Back

Moon

Front

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line.

Back

Spring

Front

What is the term for the difference in height between high tide and low tide?

Back

Tidal range

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other?

Back

Neap tide

Front

What is the gravitational force that causes tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

How often do high and low tides occur in most coastal areas?

Back

Approximately every 6 hours.

Front

What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

Back

High tide