Understanding Tides on the Coastline
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What causes the tides on Earth?

  • Gravitational pull of the planets
  • Gravitational pull of the moon (correct)
  • Gravitational pull of the sun
  • Rotation of the Earth
  • What is the relationship between tides and the moon's phases?

  • Tides are higher during a new moon
  • Tides are higher during a full moon (correct)
  • Tides are higher during a half moon
  • Tides are higher during a quarter moon
  • Why do tides on Earth experience a bulge in the oceans?

  • Due to changes in atmospheric pressure
  • Due to the rotation of the Earth
  • Due to wind patterns
  • Due to gravitational force toward the moon (correct)
  • What are Spring tides?

    <p>The highest and lowest tides caused by alignment of sun, moon, and Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sun's influence on tides compare to the moon's influence?

    <p>Sun's impact is weaker than the moon's impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some locations not experience two tides in a day?

    <p>Exceptional factors or conditions specific to those locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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