How the Moon Affects Tides Written Assignment

1. How much time is there (about) between high tides?
2. Identify the type of high tides that occur when the Sun and Moon align.
3. Identify the type of high tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are not aligned.
4. Identify the two parts of the Lunar cycle when Spring Tides occur.
5. Identify the two parts of the Lunar cycle when Neap Tides occur.
6. What percentage of the Moon’s attraction on the Earth is the Sun’s attraction on the Earth?
7. Where are the highest tides on the Earth?
8. Identify the type of gravitation force that causes tides.
9. Identify the latitude at which there is very little tidal effect.
10. Identify the name of the tide which occurs when the Moon is in its orbit at its closest point to Earth, and aligned between the Earth and Sun.