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 Earth.

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What causes high and low tides?

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High tides occur when the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun is strongest, while low tides occur when their pull is weakest.

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How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical day?

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In a typical day, there are 2 high tides and 2 low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during full and new moons.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun because it is closer to Earth.

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What is the role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting tides on Earth.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the sea, while low tide is the minimum level.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the Moon.