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Tides Practice

Last updated over 2 years ago
9 questions
Use the link below to access theocean tides notes to complete the assignment https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d27mDHB2OC3Q_VGtG9xHgEj4cHXxWwSk/view?usp=sharing
1

What causes tides?

1

Which of the following forces causes the bulge of water on earth?

4

Categorize the following as spring tide and neap tide

  • Higher tidal range
  • Occurs when the moon is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the earth and sun
  • Occurs when the earth sun and the moon align together in a straight line
  • Lower tidal range
  • Spring tide
  • Neap Tide
3

Categorize the Mixed, Semidiurnal, and Diurnal

  • One high tide and one low tide per day
  • Two equal high tides and two low tides per day
  • Two unequal high tides and low tides per day
  • Mixed
  • Semidiurnal
  • Diurnal
1

How many hours are in a solar day

1

How many hours are in a lunar day

1

How long is a tide cycle between 2 low tides

1

How long is a tide cycle between 2 high tides

1

How long is a tide cycle between 1 high tide and low tide