Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the cycle of rising and falling ocean water that occurs due to the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, repeating approximately every 12.5 hours.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 12.5 hours.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned?

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Spring tide.

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What type of tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun form a right angle?

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Neap tide.

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Which phase of the moon causes spring tides?

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Full moon and new moon phases.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the ocean water reaches its highest level due to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the ocean water reaches its lowest level, occurring between high tides.

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Why does the moon have a greater effect on tides than the sun?

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The moon is closer to the Earth than the sun, making its gravitational pull stronger on ocean water.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.

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What is the cycle of tides?

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The cycle of tides consists of alternating high and low tides that occur approximately every 12.5 hours.