Explaining
Explaining
Explaining
Explaining
Name __________________________
Science-8, Teacher ________________
Period ___ Date _________________
Tides
Tides
Tides
Tides
In this activity you will study four diagrams that show the moon in different positions
relative to the Earth and Sun. You will use the diagrams to explain concepts concerning
tides.
Study the four diagrams labeled A, B, C, and D showing the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Use
the diagrams to answer the questions below.
1. What time period is covered during the sequence of pictures shown from A to D?
2. Will the tide during period A be different from the ride during period B? Explain.
3. Will the tide during period A be different from the ride during period C? Explain.