Tides

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What are the two main types of tides experienced on Earth?

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Neap tides and spring tides.

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What causes spring tides to occur?

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Spring tides occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes neap tides to occur?

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Neap tides occur 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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Which celestial body has the greatest influence on Earth's tides?

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The Moon.

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How does the gravitational pull of the Moon affect ocean tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon causes the water in the oceans to bulge out, creating high tides.

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What is a tidal pool?

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A tidal pool is a rocky pool that is filled with seawater at high tide and exposed to air at low tide.

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How do tidal pool organisms adapt to changing tides?

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Tidal pool organisms must adapt to being submerged in water and exposed to air for varying periods.

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What is the role of the Sun in influencing tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the Moon.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.