Tides

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What causes tides?

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The Moon and Sun

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Which has a greater influence on Earth's tides?

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The Moon, because it is closer to Earth

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Tidal changes are cyclic, meaning they are:

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repeating and predictable

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Spring Tides

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a big difference between high tide and low tide levels

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Neap Tides

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a small difference between high tide and low tide levels

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"Strong" Tides

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Spring Tides

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"Weak" Tides

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Neap Tides

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The Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a straight-line position:

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Spring Tides

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The Sun, Moon, and Earth are in a right-angle alignment

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Neap Tides

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At the New Moon and Full Moon phases, Earth will experience:

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Spring Tides