Tides Review

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is the maximum level of the sea reached during the tidal cycle, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is the minimum level of the sea reached during the tidal cycle, occurring between high tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the moon is either new or full, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

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Both spring and neap tides occur twice a month.

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What is the relationship between the moon's phases and tides?

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The phases of the moon influence the timing and height of tides, with spring tides occurring during full and new moons, and neap tides during first and third quarters.

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What happens to the water level during high tide?

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During high tide, the water level rises, often covering more of the beach and shoreline.

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What happens to the water level during low tide?

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During low tide, the water level falls, exposing more of the beach and shoreline.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.

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