Q.1
Besides the Moon, what other heavenly object affects the Earth’s tides?
  • Haley's Comet
  • Atmosphere
  • Venus
  • Sun
Q.2
The Moon rotates around the Earth at __°.
  • 173
  • 12
  • 27.3
  • 29.5
Q.3
The tidal cycle runs every ________.
  • 12 hours
  • 12 hours and 25 minutes
  • 24 hours
  • 24 hours and 50 minutes
Q.4
How many high tides are there each day?
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Q.5
This rare type of tide is extremely high and occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth.
  • Spring Tide
  • Proxigean Tide
  • Sun Tide
  • Neap Tide
Q.6
The gravitational pull of this type of tide causes the Earth’s water levels to be either extremely high or extremely low.
  • Spring Tide
  • Neap Tide
  • Proxigean Tide
  • Sun Tide
Q.7
Besides the Moon, what other things can affect the Earth’s tides?
  • Drilling and fishing
  • Population and industry
  • Climate and earthquakes
  • Swimmers and water skiing
Q.8
When do the strongest gravitational forces occur?
  • When the Earth and the Moon are aligned
  • When the Moon and the Sun are not aligned
  • When the Earth and the Sun are aligned
  • When the Moon and the Sun are aligned
Q.9
How does the Moon affect the Earth’s tides?
  • Its gravitational pull
  • Its orbital rotation around the Earth
  • Its passing between the Earth and the Sun
  • Its proximity to the Earth during the different seasons
Q.10
This type of tide occurs during the 1st Quarter Moon and the 3rd Quarter Moon.
  • Sun Tide
  • Spring Tide
  • Neap Tide
  • Proxigean Tide
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