Tides
Description: Test your knowledge on Tides, the periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: tides oceanography earth science astronomy |
What is the primary celestial body responsible for causing tides on Earth?
What is the secondary celestial body that influences tides on Earth?
What is the time interval between two successive high tides?
What is the time interval between two successive low tides?
What is the difference in sea level between high tide and low tide?
What is the term for the highest high tide of the month?
What is the term for the lowest low tide of the month?
What is the term for the tide that occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth?
What is the term for the tide that occurs when the Moon is farthest from Earth?
What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on tides?
What is the effect of the Earth's shape on tides?
What is the effect of the coastline on tides?
What is the effect of underwater topography on tides?
What is the effect of wind on tides?
What is the effect of atmospheric pressure on tides?