Tides and Seasons

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is the bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon, resulting in higher water levels.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

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What positions on Earth experience low tides?

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Positions on Earth that are perpendicular to the moon's position, such as points W and Y, experience low tides.

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If it is high tide at 12 pm, what tide will it be 6 hours later?

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It will be low tide 6 hours later.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's water.

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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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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 sun in tidal changes?

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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 neap tide?

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A neap tide is a type of tide that occurs when the moon is at a right angle to the sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How does the position of the moon affect tides?

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The position of the moon affects tides by creating gravitational pulls that cause water to bulge out on the side of the Earth facing the moon.

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