Tides Review

What are tides caused by? 

• The Moon's gravitational pull on Earth. 
• The motion of the Earth. 
• The Moon's phases. 
• The Sun's light. 

A _______ tide is when the ocean's water levels are at their lowest. 

• high
• low

A _______ tide is when the ocean's water levels are at their highest. 

• high
• low

How many high tides are there in one day?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

When do low tides occur? 

• Once a month
• In between high tides
• Once every year 

The name of a super high tide that only occurs every few weeks

• neap tide

• spring tide

The name of a super low tide that only occurs every few weeks

• neap tide

• spring tide

During which Moon phases do spring tides occur?

• New Moon and Full Moon

• Quarter Moons

• Crescent Moons

• Gibbous Moons

During which Moon phases do neap tides occur?

• New Moon and Full Moon

• Quarter Moons

• Crescent Moons

• Gibbous Moons

The diagram shows two positions of the Moon around the Earth. Which tide is occuring during these two positions?

• neap tide

• spring tide