Ocean Tides Quiz

The gravity of ______ is the biggest factor in determining the ocean tides.

• the Sun

• the Moon

• Earth

• the planets

When the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are aligned in a straight line, Earth’s oceans will experience a ______ tide.

• neap

• fall

• spring

• solar

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What type of tides would Earth experience during these moon phases? (Refer to the diagram provided)

• neap

• fall

• spring

• solar

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Which of the following represents a PHASE THE MOON IS IN when at these positions? (Refer to the diagram provided)

• new moon

• first quarter

• waning gibbous

• full moon

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How are tidal pool organisms impacted by the changing tides?

• Organisms need to be able to adapt to being underwater and being out of water for extended periods of time.

• Organisms need to be able to grow legs to walk during the low tide.

• Organisms cannot live in tidal pools because water is constantly being added or removed from the environment.

• Only mammals can exist in tidal pool environments.

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The alternate rise and fall of the oceans is called a ________.

How many high tides are there every 24-hour and 50-minute period?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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How many low tides are there every 24-hour and 50-minute period?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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During ____ tide, the beach and environment are exposed.

During ____ tide, the environment becomes flooded with ocean water.

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