DOL - Tides - 11/20

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is the maximum level of water reached in the ocean or a sea, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day.

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What causes spring tides?

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

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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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Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is the minimum level of water reached in the ocean or a sea, occurring between high tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a 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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How often do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur approximately every two weeks.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What phase of the moon is associated with spring tides?

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Spring tides are associated with the new moon and full moon phases.