Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are daily changes in the ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What causes high tides?

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High tides are caused by the bulges in the Earth's oceans due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in greater gravitational pull.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lowest tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in less gravitational pull.

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What is the tidal force?

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The tidal force is the difference in gravitational force exerted by the moon and the sun on different parts of the Earth.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are two high tides and two low tides in a 24-hour period.

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What role does the moon play in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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What is the relationship between the Earth and the moon regarding tides?

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As the moon revolves around the Earth, it creates tidal bulges in the oceans, leading to high and low tides.

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What happens during a spring tide?

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During a spring tide, the difference between high tide and low tide is greater than average.

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What happens during a neap tide?

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During a neap tide, the difference between high tide and low tide is less than average.