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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon are nearly in a line, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that has a smaller range, occurring when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

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What moon phase occurs during a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What moon phase occurs during a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs during the first quarter and last quarter phases of the moon.

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What is the primary cause of tides?

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The primary cause of tides is the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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How do spring tides affect sea levels?

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Spring tides result in higher high tides and lower low tides, creating a larger tidal range.

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How do neap tides affect sea levels?

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Neap tides result in lower high tides and higher low tides, creating a smaller tidal range.

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What is the relationship between the moon's position and tides?

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The position of the moon relative to the Earth affects the gravitational pull on the oceans, influencing the height of tides.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What happens to tides during a new moon?

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During a new moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.