Tides

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Gravity pulls on the Earth's water, causing tides.

Front

How many hours are generally between each different tide?

Back

About 6 hours.

Front

If it is high tide at 12 pm, what tide will it be at 6 pm?

Back

Low tide.

Front

What is a high tide?

Back

A high tide occurs when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

Front

Is a neap tide a tide with the greatest difference between low and high tides?

Back

False. A neap tide has the least difference.

Front

What is a low tide?

Back

A low tide occurs when the sea is pulled AWAY from the moon.

Front

How many high tides occur in a day?

Back

Two high tides.

Front

What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

Back

Spring tide has the greatest difference between high and low tides, while neap tide has the least.

Front

What role does the moon play in tides?

Back

The moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's water, creating tides.

Front

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

Back

High tide.