Understanding Tides and Their Causes

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What is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is known as the summer solstice.

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What is the invisible line that the Earth spins on?

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The invisible line that the Earth spins on is called the Axis.

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Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun.

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What type of tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase?

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A spring tide is evident when the moon is in the full moon phase.

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Which season is taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1?

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Winter is the season taking place in the Northern Hemisphere in Position 1.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides on Earth are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least, typically during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest, occurring during the full and new moon phases.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What is the role of the Sun in 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.