TIDES

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the new and full moon phases, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, typically during the first and third quarter moon phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How does the Moon affect Earth's tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's water, leading to high tides. The areas between these bulges experience low tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum height of water in the ocean, while low tide is the minimum height of water.

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What phase of the Moon occurs two weeks after a full moon?

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A new moon occurs approximately two weeks after a full moon.

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What is the primary cause of tides on Earth?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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During a full moon, tides are higher than normal, known as spring tides, due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What happens to tides during a new moon?

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During a new moon, tides are also higher than normal, known as spring tides, due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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

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The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon. It contributes to the variation in tide heights.

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What is a tidal cycle?

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A tidal cycle refers to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun, typically occurring twice a day.