Spring and Neap Tides
General
Bonus Questions (x2)
100
If a tidal bulge has a very high range, is it a spring or a neap tide? 
It is a spring tide.
100
What causes tides to occur?
The gravitational pull of the planets
100
Where on earth do the tides change most.
The bay of Fundy, in Canada
200
What are spring and neap tides?
A spring tide is when the water level is higher than the average height.
A neap tide is when the water level is lower than the average height.
200
Explain what a tidal bulge is.
The shifting in the earth's water due to gravitational pull from a celestial body.
200
Why are there two spring tides, and two neap tides every day?
The earth rotates through two tidal bulges.
300
How would the Sun, Earth, and Moon look in space during a neap tide?
The Sun, Earth, and Moon would be in a 90 degree angle.
300
What are the celestial bodies that cause spring and neap tides?
The Sun and Moon.
300
How do spring and neap tides affect high and low tides?
During a spring tide, high tides are higher than usual. This goes for the low tides as well.
During a neap tide, high tides are lower than usual. This goes for the low tides as well.
400
Which moon phases occur during spring tides?
Full moons or new moons occur.
:)
400
Does every celestial bodys' gravitational pull (Planets, moons, etc.) affect Earth's tides?
Yes, they all do. (A VERY tiny fraction)
400
Can tides ONLY occur in oceans?
Yes, because there needs to be a large amount of water for tides to occur. Too small amount of water, and there won't be a significant difference.
500
How many times do neap tides occur each month?
They occur twice.
:D
500
What celestial body (planets, moons, asteroids) affects tides the most?
The Moon
500
If the Moon disappeared, how would tides be affected? (Hint: they ARE affected)
Spring and neap tides would still exist, but in less significant forms. The change in water level would be a tiny difference.