Seasons/Moon Phases/Tides

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What are the two moon phases during which Earth experiences the weakest tides?

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First Quarter and Last Quarter.

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At approximately what hours do low tides occur?

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6 and 19.

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How many low tides and high tides occur on average in a day?

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2 low tides and 2 high tides.

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What type of tide is created during a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are at right angles to each other.

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What causes the phases of the Moon to change each night?

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The alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun determines how much of the light reflected by the Moon we see.

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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 in its first or last quarter phase, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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How many phases does the Moon go through in a lunar month?

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The Moon goes through 8 distinct phases in a lunar month.

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What is the average duration of a tidal cycle?

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The average duration of a tidal cycle is about 12 hours and 25 minutes.

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What is the role of the Moon in creating tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating high tides.