Tides 4

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What are tides?

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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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What causes tides?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is the increase in sea level on the side of Earth facing the moon, and also on the opposite side, due to gravitational forces.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides generally occur twice a day, alternating between high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide with the greatest difference between high and low water, occurring during the full moon and new moon.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between high and low water, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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How long is the interval between high and low tides?

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

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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, influencing tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What happens during a full moon tide?

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During a full moon tide, spring tides occur, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What happens during a new moon tide?

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During a new moon tide, spring tides occur, similar to full moon tides, with significant tidal ranges.