Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, typically during the new and full moon phases.

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What is a low tide?

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Low tide is the lowest point on a shore that water will reach during the tidal cycle.

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What is a high tide?

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High tide is the highest point on a shore that water will reach during the tidal cycle.

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What causes high tides on Earth?

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High tides occur on both the side of Earth facing the moon and the opposite side due to the gravitational pull of the moon.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in a small change between high and low tide.

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What is the tidal cycle?

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The tidal cycle refers to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.

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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 difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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What role does the sun play in tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What is the term for the highest tide of the month?

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The highest tide of the month is called a spring tide.