Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

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What is a tidal pool?

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A tidal pool is a shallow body of water that forms on the shore, which is exposed to air at low tide and submerged at high tide.

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How do tidal pool organisms adapt to changing tides?

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Tidal pool organisms adapt by developing mechanisms to survive both underwater and out of water for extended periods.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the role of the Moon in tidal changes?

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The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that drives the rise and fall of ocean tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the ocean, while low tide is the minimum level of the ocean.

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What factors can influence the height of tides?

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Factors that influence tide height include the alignment of the Sun and Moon, the shape of the coastline, and local weather conditions.