Quiz Earths Movements and Tides

What is a Neap tide?

• A tide that occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

• A tide that occurs when the moon is full or new, resulting in the highest tidal range.

• A tide that occurs only during the summer solstice, causing extreme low tides.

• A tide that is influenced solely by the gravitational pull of the sun.

What is the relationship between the Moon's phases and tides?

• The phases of the Moon have no effect on tides.

• The phases of the Moon affect the strength and timing of tides.

• Tides are only influenced by the Sun, not the Moon.

• The Moon's phases determine the color of the tides.

A ______ Moon is when the Earth is between the Moon and Sun.

• New

• Crescent

• Full

• Waning

What is the significance of the Spring tide?

• Spring tides occur only during the summer months.

• Spring tides have the highest tidal range and occur during the full and new moon phases.

• Spring tides are the lowest tides of the year.

• Spring tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Earth alone.

High tides are when the water reaches its ___________ point.

• Lowest

• Average

• Highest

• Moderate

What is the term for the lowest point of a tide?

• High tide

• Low tide

• Mid tide

• Spring tide

The distance from the sun causes the seasons.

• True

• False

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The Earth's orbit shape

What are the two types of tides?

• Spring tides and Neap tides.

• High tides and Low tides.

• Ebb tides and Flow tides.

• Tidal waves and Tsunamis.

How often do high and low tides occur?

• Once a day

• Twice a day

• Three times a day

• Every other day

Spring tides occur ______ times per month.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4