Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused mainly by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on different parts of the Earth.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 12.5 hours.

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What is the effect of the moon on tides?

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The moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the sun due to its proximity.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the ocean water reaches its highest level.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the ocean water reaches its lowest level.

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What is the relationship between the moon's phases and tides?

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The moon's phases can influence the size and timing of tides.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur during full and new moons and have the highest tidal range, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon and have the lowest tidal range.

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How does the sun affect tides?

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