Tides

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in really high tides and really low tides.

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How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical day?

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In a typical day, there are 2 high tides and 2 low tides.

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What is the average time between high tide and low tide?

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The average time between high tide and low tide is about 6 hours.

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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 the Earth's oceans.

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If it is high tide at 12 pm, what tide will it be at 6 pm?

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If it is high tide at 12 pm, it will be low tide at 6 pm.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How often do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur approximately every two weeks, during the full moon and new moon.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.

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What role does the moon play in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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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.