Tides Flashcards
(6 cards)
0
Q
What are the main cause of tides?
A
The moon and sun
1
Q
What happens when the earth spins?
A
The oceans bulge at the equator
2
Q
What are tides?
A
When the level of water rises and falls
3
Q
How many high and low tides do we get in one day?
A
We get two high tides and two low tides which each last for six hours
4
Q
When sun is on the same or opposite sides as the moon
A
Spring tides
Occur at full or new moon
5
Q
What is it called When sun is at right angles to moon working against each other?
A
Neap tides
