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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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun 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 moon is at a right angle to the Earth and sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases when the moon is at a right angle to the Earth and sun.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides, influencing the water levels in the oceans.

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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on the Earth's oceans, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What happens during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur because the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.