Ocean Tides

Front

What are large ocean waves caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon?

Back

Tides

Front

What has a bigger effect on tides on Earth?

Back

The Moon

Front

How many low tides occur per day at a given location?

Back

2

Front

What are the two main factors that create the tides on Earth?

Back

Gravitational forces and rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

The ocean tides are the effect of the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, and therefore can be linked to the _____ cycle.

Back

lunar

Front

What is the gravitational force?

Back

The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting tides.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in ocean tides?

Back

The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What is the tidal range?

Back

The difference in height between high tide and low tide.