Ocean Tides

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What are tides?

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The rising and falling of the water on the earth's surface.

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Which celestial body has a greater influence on Earth's tides?

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Moon.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun?

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It is closer to the Earth.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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The small tides that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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The type of tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned.

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What causes tides?

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The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day.

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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 it is at its lowest.

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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 oceans, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

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What is the tidal range?

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The difference in height between high tide and low tide.