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During which lunar phases do spring tides occur?
During which lunar phases do spring tides occur?
- Waxing and waning gibbous moons
- New and full moons (correct)
- First and third quarter moons
- Waxing and waning crescent moons
What geometric alignment characterizes neap tides?
What geometric alignment characterizes neap tides?
- Sun, moon, and Earth all on the same side
- Sun, moon, and Earth aligned in a straight line
- Sun, moon, and Earth positioned randomly
- Sun, moon, and Earth forming a right angle (correct)
Which factor most directly influences the magnitude of tides on Earth?
Which factor most directly influences the magnitude of tides on Earth?
- Gravitational forces (correct)
- Ocean currents
- Wind patterns
- Atmospheric pressure
During which lunar phases do neap tides typically occur?
During which lunar phases do neap tides typically occur?
How does the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth during a spring tide affect high tides?
How does the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth during a spring tide affect high tides?
What characterizes the relative positions of the sun, moon, and Earth during neap tides?
What characterizes the relative positions of the sun, moon, and Earth during neap tides?
Which statement accurately describes the frequency of spring and neap tides?
Which statement accurately describes the frequency of spring and neap tides?
What is the primary difference between spring tides and neap tides in terms of tidal range?
What is the primary difference between spring tides and neap tides in terms of tidal range?
If a coastal area experiences a spring tide, what can be expected?
If a coastal area experiences a spring tide, what can be expected?
How do the gravitational forces of the sun and moon interact during a neap tide?
How do the gravitational forces of the sun and moon interact during a neap tide?
Consider a scenario where a new moon is observed. What type of tide is most likely to occur?
Consider a scenario where a new moon is observed. What type of tide is most likely to occur?
During the first quarter moon, how are the gravitational forces of the sun and moon oriented relative to Earth, and what type of tide results?
During the first quarter moon, how are the gravitational forces of the sun and moon oriented relative to Earth, and what type of tide results?
A coastal community is preparing for unusually high tides. Based on tidal patterns, which lunar phase should they anticipate?
A coastal community is preparing for unusually high tides. Based on tidal patterns, which lunar phase should they anticipate?
If a location experiences very low tidal range, which configuration of the sun, moon and Earth is most probable?
If a location experiences very low tidal range, which configuration of the sun, moon and Earth is most probable?
If a full moon occurs, what is the expected effect on tidal range compared to an average day?
If a full moon occurs, what is the expected effect on tidal range compared to an average day?
Under what conditions would the gravitational pull of the sun and moon counteract each other, leading to lower tidal ranges?
Under what conditions would the gravitational pull of the sun and moon counteract each other, leading to lower tidal ranges?
How can a coastal community best prepare for the varying impacts of spring and neap tides on their local environment?
How can a coastal community best prepare for the varying impacts of spring and neap tides on their local environment?
What tidal effect is expected when the moon is in its first quarter phase?
What tidal effect is expected when the moon is in its first quarter phase?
If a coastal region typically experiences significant flooding only during very high tides, which lunar phase would cause the greatest concern?
If a coastal region typically experiences significant flooding only during very high tides, which lunar phase would cause the greatest concern?
Which lunar alignment generates the largest difference between high and low tide levels?
Which lunar alignment generates the largest difference between high and low tide levels?
Flashcards
What is a tide?
What is a tide?
The rising or lowering of the ocean's surface, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
What is a spring tide?
What is a spring tide?
Occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align, creating a combined gravitational pull and resulting in very high tides.
What is a neap tide?
What is a neap tide?
Occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth form an "L" shape, their gravitational forces counteract, and cause very low tides.
What is the alignment during a spring tide?
What is the alignment during a spring tide?
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What is the alignment during a neap tide?
What is the alignment during a neap tide?
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When does a spring tide occur?
When does a spring tide occur?
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When does a neap tide occur?
When does a neap tide occur?
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What causes the very high tides during a spring tide?
What causes the very high tides during a spring tide?
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What causes the very low tides during a neap tide?
What causes the very low tides during a neap tide?
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Study Notes
- Tide refers to the rising or lowering of the ocean's surface.
- Tides result from the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth.
Kinds of Tides
- There are two kinds of tides.
Spring Tide
- The sun and moon combine to exert a pull on Earth.
- This combined pull results in a very high tide.
- Spring tides occur twice a month.
- They occur during the new moon and full moon phases.
- During these phases the moon, Earth, and sun are aligned.
Neap Tide
- The sun, moon, and Earth form an "L" shape.
- Tidal forces acting on Earth counteract each other.
- This brings a very low tide.
- Neap tides happen twice a month.
- They occur during the first and last quarters of the moon.
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