Tides

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

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What happens to the tides 6 hours after high tide?

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6 hours after high tide, you will see low tide.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon, resulting in the lowest high tides and the highest low tides.

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True or False: A neap tide has the greatest difference between low and high tides.

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False. A neap tide has the smallest difference between low and high tides.

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What causes 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 is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, resulting in two high tides and two low tides.

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What factors influence the height of tides?

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The height of tides is influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, as well as the position of the Earth.

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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, creating high tides.

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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 Earth's waters, affecting the height of tides, especially during spring and neap tides.