Question 1

What primarily causes oceanic tides on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational attractions between the Moon, Earth, and Sun

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Wind patterns

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Human activities

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Ocean floor topography

Question 2

Why does the Moon have a greater effect on tides than the Sun?

Accepted Answer

The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun

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The Moon's gravity is stronger

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The Sun's gravitational pull is weaker

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The Moon has a larger mass

Question 3

What do the numbers in the diagram represent?

Accepted Answer

Locations on Earth’s surface

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Gravitational pull intensity

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Phases of the Moon

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Distances to the Sun

Question 4

During high tide, where would one expect to find the greatest water level rise?

Accepted Answer

At locations directly aligned with the Moon

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At locations opposite the Moon

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At locations equidistant from the Moon

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At locations perpendicular to the Moon

Question 5

What is a key factor affecting the timing of high and low tides?

Accepted Answer

The Moon's position in its orbit

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Wind direction

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Ocean currents

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The Earth's rotation speed

Question 6

Which celestial body has a lesser effect on Earth's tides compared to the Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Sun

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Jupiter

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Venus

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Mars

Question 7

What would happen to tides if the Moon were much farther away from the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Tides would be weaker

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Tides would cease

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Tides would occur more frequently

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Tides would be stronger

Question 8

What phenomenon occurs at locations opposite to where the Moon is positioned?

Accepted Answer

Low tide

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High tide

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Spring tide

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Neap tide

Question 9

How often do high and low tides typically occur?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 hours approximately

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Every hour

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Every 6 hours

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Every 24 hours

Question 10

What role does the Earth's rotation play in tidal patterns?

Accepted Answer

It causes the tides to change positions

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It has no effect on tides

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It stops the tides from occurring

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It strengthens the tidal effects

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