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- 1. Multiple Choice
Tides are caused by what force from the sun and moon?
gravitational
strong
tidal force
armed forces
- 2. Multiple Choice
As the moon revolves around the earth, the water follows the motion and causes...
sea levels
waves and currents
moon phases
high tides and low tides
- 3. Multiple Choice
Spring tides have the largest tidal ranges because...
the earth, moon, and sun are aligned for greater gravitational force.
the moon has the strongest gravitational force.
the sun has the most gravitational force.
none of the above
- 4. Multiple Choice
During neap tides, the gravitational effects of the sun and moon ______________ together.
do not add
are added
increase
don't change
- 5. Multiple Choice
High tides and low tides each happen _____ times per day.
4
2
1
24
- 6. Multiple Choice
Neap tides happen at _________ and _________ phases of the moon.
first quarter and new moon
last quarter and full moon
waxing and waning
1st quarter and 3rd quarter
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following greatly contribute to high tides?
earth's gravitational pull on moon
sun's gravitational pull on moon
sun's gravitational pull on earth
moon's gravitational pull on earth
- 8. Multiple Choice
Janis lives near the ocean. What observations can Janis make about the moon's phases that she can relate to the ocean's tides?
that the moon phases effect high tides and low tides
the moon does not affect the tides
waxing and waning crescents affect the tides
only new moon and full moon affect the tides
- 9. Multiple Choice
During a neap tide, the sun, moon, and earth are at a ___________ angle.
360 degree
23.5 degree
45 degree
90 degree
- 10. Multiple Choice
What type of tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase?
high tide
low tide
spring tide
neap tide
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