Tides

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What causes tides?

Back

Gravity is the main force that causes tides.

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How many high tides does a place have each day?

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Most places experience 2 high tides each day.

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What happens as the moon revolves around the Earth?

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The water follows the moon's motion, causing high tides and low tides.

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Why does the moon's gravitational pull affect tides more than the sun's?

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The moon is closer to the Earth than the sun.

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What are tides mainly caused by?

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Tides are mainly caused by the moon’s gravitational pull.

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What are high tides?

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High tides are the points in the tidal cycle when the water level is at its highest.

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What are low tides?

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Low tides are the points in the tidal cycle when the water level is at its lowest.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, leading to two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What role does the sun play in tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.