Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are tides with the largest tidal ranges that occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in greater gravitational force.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides are caused by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which increases the gravitational pull on the oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is a neap tide?

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Neap tides are tides with the smallest tidal ranges that occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower gravitational pull.

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What is tidal range?

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Tidal range is the difference in levels of ocean water at high tide and low tide.

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What is ebb tide?

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Ebb tide is the flow of water from high tide to low tide.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a full moon.

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What type of tide occurs during a new moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a new moon.

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What is high tide?

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High tide is the point at which the ocean water reaches its highest level.

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What is low tide?

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Low tide is the point at which the ocean water reaches its lowest level.

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What is the gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two masses, such as the Earth and the Moon, which affects tides.

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