Tides (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of tides?
What is the primary cause of tides?
Gravitational pull of Moon & Sun
Why does the Moon have a stronger effect on tides than the Sun?
Why does the Moon have a stronger effect on tides than the Sun?
The Moon is closer to Earth
How many high tides do most coastal locations experience in a 24-hour period?
How many high tides do most coastal locations experience in a 24-hour period?
Two
During which moon phases do spring tides occur?
During which moon phases do spring tides occur?
New moon & full moon
What alignment creates spring tides?
What alignment creates spring tides?
Moon, Sun & Earth in straight line
What is the Moon's position during neap tides?
What is the Moon's position during neap tides?
At 90° (perpendicular) to Sun & Earth
By how much is the tidal range lower during neap tides compared to average?
By how much is the tidal range lower during neap tides compared to average?
10 to 30 per cent
What defines a macrotidal coast?
What defines a macrotidal coast?
Tidal range greater than 4 metres
How much does sea level rise for every one millibar drop in atmospheric pressure during a surge?
How much does sea level rise for every one millibar drop in atmospheric pressure during a surge?
One centimetre
What do coastlines with high tidal ranges typically develop?
What do coastlines with high tidal ranges typically develop?
Wider beaches & more erosional features