Tides Assignment

Front

What type of tide occurs when the sea level is at its lowest?

Back

Low tide occurs when the sea level is at its lowest.

Front

How often do the high tides change to low tides daily?

Back

High tides change to low tides about every 6 hours.

Front

To calculate the tidal range you find the high tide level and _________ the low tide level.

Back

To calculate the tidal range, you subtract the low tide level from the high tide level.

Front

Which response best explains changing tides on Earth?

Back

The Earth rotates and different regions are pulled into the bulge created by the Moon's gravitational pull.

Front

_______ are when the water reaches its highest point.

Back

High tides are when the water reaches its highest point.

Front

What is the gravitational force that causes tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun causes tides.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water.

Front

What is a spring tide?

Back

A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water.

Front

How does the Moon's position affect tides?

Back

The Moon's position affects tides by creating bulges of water on the side of the Earth facing the Moon.

Front

What is the tidal range?

Back

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