Tides Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
Q

What causes tides?

A

Gravitational pull of sun and moon

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2
Q

What causes high tides?

A

Part of the earth that faces the moon

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3
Q

What causes low tides?

A

When moon is at 90 degree angle

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4
Q

What causes neap tides?

A

Sun and moon at 90 degree angle

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4
Q

What causes spring tides?

A

Moon, Sun and Earth aligned

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5
Q

Low tidal range means?

A

There is less erosion

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6
Q

High tidal range mean?

A

There is more erosion

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7
Q

Example of high energy coast

A

Cornish coast

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8
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Example of low energy coasts

A

Sheltered bays

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