Tides Neap and Spring

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What is a high tide?

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High tide occurs when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned?

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Spring tide occurs when the Earth and sun are IN LINE with the new or full moon.

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What is a neap tide?

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Neap tide occurs when the moon is in the 1st or 3rd quarter phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What causes high tides?

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

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher and occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned; neap tides are lower and occur when the moon is at a right angle to the sun.

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When do spring tides occur?

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

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When do neap tides occur?

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

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What is the effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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