6 Questions
What causes high tides?
Full moon
Which of the following factors affect the tides?
Moon phases
What is the average duration of a tidal cycle?
24 hours
Match the following tides related terms with their correct definitions:
Tides = The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces between the Earth, Moon, and Sun High Tides = The state of the tide when at its highest level Low Tides = The state of the tide when at its lowest level Tidal Cycle = The time it takes for a tide to go from high to low and then back to high again
Match the following factors with their effect on tides:
Moon = The primary factor that causes tides on Earth Sun = The secondary factor that also contributes to tides on Earth Gravitational Forces = The forces that cause the water on Earth to bulge out in the direction of the Moon Rotation of the Earth = The factor that causes two high tides and two low tides every lunar day
Match the following tidal patterns with their descriptions:
Diurnal Tides = A tidal pattern with one high tide and one low tide each lunar day Semi-diurnal Tides = A tidal pattern with two high tides and two low tides each lunar day Mixed Tides = A tidal pattern with varying high and low tides each lunar day Spring Tides = A type of tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly aligned, resulting in the greatest tidal range
Study Notes
Tides
- High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.
Factors Affecting Tides
- The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun
- The Earth's rotation
- The shape and size of the ocean basins
- Wind and atmospheric pressure
Tidal Cycle
- The average duration of a tidal cycle is 24 hours and 50 minutes.
Tides Related Terms and Definitions
- Spring Tide: a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water levels, occurring when the Moon and Sun are aligned.
- Neap Tide: a tide with the least difference between high and low water levels, occurring when the Moon and Sun are at right angles to each other.
Factors and Their Effects on Tides
- Gravitational Pull of the Moon: causes the ocean water to bulge, resulting in high tides
- Gravitational Pull of the Sun: enhances or cancels out the effect of the Moon's gravitational pull, depending on their alignment
- Earth's Rotation: causes the tidal bulge to move around the Earth, resulting in high and low tides
Tidal Patterns and Descriptions
- Diurnal Tide: a tidal pattern with one high and one low tide per day
- Semidiurnal Tide: a tidal pattern with two high and two low tides per day
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