Tides

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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What causes tides?

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

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the Moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs during the full moon and new moon phases, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are two high tides in a day.

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How many low tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are two low tides in a day.

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What is the role of the Moon in tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun due to its proximity to Earth.

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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 tidal range?

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

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What is a tidal cycle?

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A tidal cycle refers to the pattern of rising and falling tides, typically occurring every 12 hours and 25 minutes.