Ocean Tides

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What are ocean tides?

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Ocean tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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

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The Moon has a greater influence on Earth's tides compared to the Sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the role of the Moon in ocean tides?

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

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What is the role of the Sun in ocean tides?

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The Sun also exerts gravitational force on Earth, influencing tides, but to a lesser extent than the Moon.

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What happens during a spring tide?

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During a spring tide, the difference between high and low tide is at its maximum.

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What happens during a neap tide?

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During a neap tide, the difference between high and low tide is at its minimum.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the vertical difference between the high tide and the low tide.