Tides

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction between the Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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What type of tide occurs at low tide?

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Low tide is characterized by the water level being at its lowest point.

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What do letters B and D represent in a tide graph?

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Letters B and D both represent low tides.

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What type of tide occurs at high tide?

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High tide is characterized by the water level being at its highest point.

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How many low tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 low tides in a day.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 high tides in a day.

Front

What is the relationship between the moon and tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is a primary factor in creating tides on Earth.

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What is the role of the sun in tidal movements?

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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 a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth 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.