TIDES

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun on Earth.

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What causes high and low tides?

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High and low tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first quarter and third quarter phases of the moon.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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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 exerting gravitational pull, which causes water to bulge out, creating high tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the sea, while low tide is the minimum level of the sea.

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What is the role of the sun in tidal changes?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What happens during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, causing higher high tides and lower low tides.