Tides Flashcards
0
Q
When does a Spring Tide occur?
A
When the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. (More extreme tides)
1
Q
When the ocean on both sides of the globe builds up this is called what?
A
A tidal bulge
2
Q
What are the two types of tides?
A
Spring and Neap
2
Q
What are tides?
A
Periodic variations on the ocean’s surface height.
4
Q
What phases can the moon be in during a spring tide?
A
New and full
5
Q
What are tides caused by?
A
The gravitational pull of the moon
7
Q
What phases can the moon be in during a Neap tide?
A
First and third quarter
8
Q
What determines when high and low tides will occur?
A
The Earth, Moon, and Sun
9
Q
How many high and low tides do coastal areas have each day?
A
2
9
Q
When does a Neap Tide occur?
A
When Earth,Sun, and Moon form a right angle. (Less extreme tides)
