Tides

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

Front

Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3?

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Summer occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during Position 3.

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In which hemisphere is summer at Position A?

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Summer is in the Northern Hemisphere at Position A.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the sea level is at its lowest point, occurring when the Earth is farthest from the moon.

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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 sun in tides?

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The sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the moon.

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What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

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Spring tides occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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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.