Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, the moon, and the sun are in line with each other, typically during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Earth, the moon, and the sun form a right angle, typically during the first and third quarter phases of the moon.

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What causes high tides?

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High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon on the Earth's oceans, resulting in a bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon.

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What causes low tides?

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Low tides occur on the side of the Earth opposite to the moon, where the water is pulled away, resulting in a decrease in sea level.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day.

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How many low tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 low tides in a day.

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What is the time interval between high and low tides?

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The time interval between high and low tides is approximately 6 hours.

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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 point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.

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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 sun in tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on the Earth's oceans, influencing the height and timing of tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.