Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravity of the moon and sun interacting with Earth.

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How many high tides does a place experience each day?

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A place experiences 2 high tides each day.

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What is a spring tide?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, typically during new and full moons.

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What is a neap tide?

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Neap tides occur when the moon is in its first or third quarter phases, resulting in lower high tides.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates tidal bulges on Earth, leading to high and low tides.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher than neap tides and occur when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

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The Earth's daily rotation under the tidal bulges causes the tides to change daily.

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What are tidal bulges?

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Tidal bulges are the areas of higher water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is the effect of strong winds on tides?

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Strong winds can influence wave height but do not cause tides.

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What happens during a full moon in relation to tides?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur due to the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.