Tides review

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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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 are high tides and low tides?

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High tides are the highest water levels in the ocean, while low tides are the lowest water levels.

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How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides and 2 low tides in a day.

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What are 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 are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on tides than the Sun?

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The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, which gives it a stronger gravitational pull on Earth's oceans.

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What is the role of the Sun in tidal movements?

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

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What happens to sea levels as the Moon revolves around the Earth?

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As the Moon revolves around the Earth, it causes the water to rise and fall, creating high tides and low tides.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur during full and new moons when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moons.

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