Tides - Read About it!

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What are tides?

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The rise and fall of ocean water.

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How long does it take for the Moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?

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27.3 days.

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Where do the tidal bulges occur on Earth?

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On the side of Earth facing the Moon and the opposite side.

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What occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle?

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A neap tide with the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is the relationship between the Moon's gravitational force and Earth's oceans?

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The Moon’s gravity causes two tidal bulges to form in Earth's oceans.

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What causes high tides?

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High tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, resulting in the highest difference between high and low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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How many high tides occur in a typical day?

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Typically, there are two high tides in a day.

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What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes the tidal bulges to move, leading to the rise and fall of tides.