Moon and Tides – Introduction for MCQ
The Moon plays a crucial role to influence the tides on the Earth. Tide is the regular rise and fall of the water level of the sea. These tidal movements are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and to a lesser extent of the Sun. When the Earth, Moon, and Sun align than the Spring Tide will experience. The Spring Tides is higher than usual tides. When the Sun and Moon form a right angle with Earth than The Neap tide will experience. The Neap Tide are less extreme. Understanding the relationship between the Moon and tides helps explain coastal patterns, navigation, and even biological rhythms in marine life.
Here a complete educational set of 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Moon and Tides
Let’s start the MCQ/Quiz on Moon and Tides
01) Which of the following option could be the causes tides on Earth?
A) Wind pressure
B) Ocean currents
C) Moon’s gravitational pull
D) Earth’s rotation
Correct answer is option “C”
02) Which of the following celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth’s tides?
A) Sun
B) Moon
C) Jupiter
D) Venus
Correct answer is option “B”
03) Which option is correct used for the highest high tides and lowest low tides?
A) Neap tides
B) Lunar tides
C) Coastal tides
D) Spring tides
Correct answer is option “D”
04) What is the situation from the following when the spring tides could occur?
A) During new moon and full moon
B) During the equinox
C) During half moon
D) Only in summer
Correct answer is option “A”
05) Neap tides occur when the Sun and Moon are on which position from the following?
A) Aligned
B) At a 45-degree angle
C) At a right angle to Earth
D) Far from Earth
Correct answer is option “C”
06) Each day how many high tides typically occur in most coastal areas ?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) No high tides occur in coastal areas
Correct answer is option “B”
07) Which of the following type of tide occurs during the first and last quarter moon phases?
A) High tide
B) No tide occur
C) Spring tide
D) Neap tide
Correct answer is option “D”
08) What is the time difference between two consecutive high tides?
A) Appx. 6 hours
B) Appx. 12 hours
C) Appx. 24 hours
D) Appx. 18 hours
Correct answer is option “B”
09) The gravitational pull of which two celestial bodies affects Earth’s tides?
A) Sun and Moon
B) Mars and Jupiter
C) Moon and Venus
D) Earth and Sun
Correct answer is option “A”
10) The bulge of ocean water facing the Moon is called_______.
A) Low tide
B) High tide
C) Tidal wave
D) Sea swell
Correct answer is option “B”
11) Which of the following location is experiencing a low tide when another part is having a high tide?
A) The same location
B) The Moon’s far side
C) The equator only
D) The opposite side of Earth
Correct answer is option “D”
12) Tides are useful in generating which of the following energy?
A) Solar energy
B) Wind power
C) Tidal energy
D) Hydrocarbons
Correct answer is option “C”
13) Which phase of the Moon does not lead to spring tide?
A) First quarter of moon
B) New moon
C) Full moon
D) Every phase of moon attract tide
Correct answer is option “C”
14) What is the name of the instrument used to measure tides?
A) Barometer
B) Hygrometer
C) Tidal meter
D) Tide gauge
Correct answer is option “D”
15) Why is the Moon’s effect on tides stronger than the Sun?
A) The Sun is smaller
B) The Moon is closer to Earth
C) The Moon is brighter
D) The Moon rotates faster
Correct answer is option “B”
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