TIDES

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What are tides?

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

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How many times do high tides and low tides occur each day?

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High tides and low tides each happen 2 times per day.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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A full moon causes higher tides due to the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

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Why is the Moon mainly responsible for the tides on Earth?

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The Moon is mainly responsible for the tides on Earth because it is much closer to Earth than the Sun.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the water in the oceans to bulge out, creating high tides.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.

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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 changing the gravitational pull on Earth's oceans, leading to variations in tide height.

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What is the role of the Sun in tidal changes?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its impact is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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