Ocean Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Earth, moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in greater tidal ranges.

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How often do high tides occur?

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High tides occur approximately every 6 hours and 12 minutes.

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What is the time frame between two high tides?

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The time frame between two high tides is about 12 hours and 25 minutes.

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What causes the highest tides?

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The highest tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.

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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 Earth, moon, and Sun form a right angle.

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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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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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What happens during a full moon?

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During a full moon, the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun combine, leading to higher high tides.

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What happens during a new moon?

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During a new moon, the moon is between the Earth and the sun, causing spring tides with higher high tides.

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What is the effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the moon; it contributes to spring and neap tides.