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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do tides change from high to low?

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Tides alternate from high to low approximately every 6 hours.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, typically during the new or full moon, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What determines the life cycle of a star?

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The mass of the star determines its life cycle path, influencing its evolution and eventual fate.

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What season occurs when an area tilts away from the sun?

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When an area tilts away from the sun, it experiences winter.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher than neap tides and occur when the Earth and sun are aligned with the moon, while neap tides occur when the sun is at right angles to the Earth-moon line.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull affects the Earth's water, creating tides that rise and fall.

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

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In a typical day, there are two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the gravitational effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on Earth's water, but its effect is less than that of the moon, contributing to the variation in tides.

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What is the significance of the moon's phases in relation to tides?

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The moon's phases (new and full) coincide with spring tides, while the first and third quarters coincide with neap tides.