Tides

Front

What is the main body that affects Earth's tides?

Back

The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

Front

What type of tide occurs during a new moon?

Back

A new moon results in a Spring tide.

Front

What are neap tides?

Back

Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

What alignment of the sun, Earth, and moon causes a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are nearly in a line.

Front

Which positions on Earth experience low tides?

Back

Positions W and Y experience low tides.

Front

What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

Back

Spring tides are higher high tides and lower low tides, occurring during full and new moons, while neap tides are lower high tides and higher low tides, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

Front

What factors influence the height of tides?

Back

The height of tides is influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, the position of the Earth, and local geographical features.

Front

What is a tidal range?

Back

The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.

Front

What is the role of the sun in tides?

Back

The sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon due to its greater distance from Earth.