Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun on Earth.

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What causes high tides and low tides?

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

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What is a tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is the increase in water level in the ocean caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the water level is at its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point, lower than the average sea level.

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What is sea level?

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Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface, used as a reference point for measuring elevation.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.