tides Flashcards
1
Q
why does the moon has a larger influence than the sun
A
closer
2
Q
what are spring tides
A
twice in a lunar month, the sun moon and earth are in line with eachother, highest high tide and lowest low tide
3
Q
what are neap tides
A
twice in a month, the sun and moon are at 90 degrees in relation to the earth. lowest high tide and highest low ide
4
Q
what is tidal range
A
the difference between high and low tide
