Tides Neap and Spring

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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 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 the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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Which moon phase causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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Which moon phase causes neap tides?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moon phases.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun due to its proximity to Earth.

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How often do tides occur?

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

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What is the difference in height between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a higher high tide and a lower low tide compared to neap tides, which have less variation in tide height.

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What causes the variation in tide heights?

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The variation in tide heights is caused by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, as well as their gravitational forces.

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What is the role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon. It contributes to the overall tidal pattern.