Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are mainly caused by the Moon's gravitational pull.

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

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The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because it is closer to the Earth.

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What are tides?

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Tides are daily changes in ocean water levels.

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What type of tide occurs during a new moon?

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Spring tides occur during a new moon.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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Spring tides occur during a full moon.

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What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?

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Neap tides occur during the first or third quarter moon.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least, typically during the first and third quarter phases of the moon.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest, typically during the new and full moon phases.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 12 hours and 25 minutes.

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What role does the Sun play in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.