Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in the highest tidal range.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in the lowest tidal range.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides due to its proximity.

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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 happens to the tidal range during a spring tide?

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The tidal range is at its maximum during a spring tide.

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What happens to the tidal range during a neap tide?

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The tidal range is at its minimum during a neap tide.

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How many high and low tides occur during a spring tide?

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There are typically two high tides and two low tides during a spring tide.

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What positions on Earth experience low tides?

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Low tides occur in positions that are perpendicular to the Moon's position.

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