Tides and Seasons

Front

What is the main reason the Moon has a stronger influence on tides than the Sun?

Back

The Moon is closer to the Earth.

Front

How many high tides occur in a typical day?

Back

2

Front

What happens to the tides if the Moon moves closer to the Earth?

Back

The tides would get stronger.

Front

What does the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon produce?

Back

High tide.

Front

What type of tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are nearly in a line?

Back

Spring tide.

Front

What is a low tide?

Back

A low tide is the lowest level of the ocean water at a given location.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

Front

How often do spring tides occur?

Back

Spring tides occur approximately every two weeks.

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.