science Tides brain pop
at one beach high tide occurs at 8am when will the next high tide most likely occur?
8 pm
what term best describes the rise and fall of the oceans water level?
Ceaseless
the moons gravity affects?
both the solid parts of the earth and the oceans.
which of the following is a true statement about gravity/
it acts on all matter in the universe
which of the following is a true statement about tidal energy?
it causes very little polution
high tide occurs?
on the side of the earth facing the moon, and slap the opposite side?
if the sun is bigger than the moon, why does the moon have a greater effect on tides?
the moon is much closer than the sun
what might happen if the moon were only half as large as it is now?
the ocean level would rise and fall less dramatically
what might happen on a beach as the tide goes out?
there will be more sand for beachgoers to sunbath on.
