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 exerted by the moon and the sun on the Earth.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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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 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 higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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

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How long is the interval between high and low tides?

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The interval between high and low tides is approximately 6 hours.

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What is the effect of the moon on tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates a tidal bulge on the side of the Earth facing the moon, causing high tide.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What happens to tides during a new moon?

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During a new moon, spring tides also occur, resulting in higher high tides and lower low 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.