Tides causes
True or false? Water causes tides.
False
How many days after a spring tide does a neap tide occur?
7 days
How many times a month do spring tides occur?
2 times a month.
What is the main cause of tides?
The moon
During what phases of the moon does a neap tide appear?
First and third quarter moon phases.
True or false? Spring tides happen in all 4 seasons.
True
Who are the two 6th grade Science teachers?
Mr. Ross and Mrs. Branton
When do neap tides occur?
When the sun and moon are at right angles with each other.
During what moon cycles do spring tides happen?
New moon and full moon cycles.
What has a smaller effect on tides?
The sun
What does neap tide do to the moon?
Diminishes its gravitational pull.
What causes spring tides?
The alignment of the Earth, sun, and moon.
What kind of force causes tides?
Gravitational force
What level of tides do neap tides create?
Moderate tides
What do spring tides cause both low and high tides to be?
Lower or higher than average.