Sun, Earth and Moon System

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the tides that occur during the first and third quarters of the moon, characterized by the smallest difference between high and low tides.

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What causes ocean tides?

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Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth.

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What is the last quarter moon phase?

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The last quarter moon phase is when half of the Moon is illuminated and is positioned between the full moon and the new moon.

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What does the term 'lunar' refer to?

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The term 'lunar' refers to anything related to the Moon.

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How many hours of daylight does the equator receive during equinoxes?

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The equator receives approximately 12 hours of daylight during equinoxes.

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What are the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon include new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur during the new and full moons, resulting in the highest high tides and lowest low tides, while neap tides occur during the first and third quarters, resulting in the lowest high tides and highest low tides.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Earth-Moon system?

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The Sun's gravitational pull affects the tides on Earth and influences the Moon's orbit.

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How does the Earth's rotation affect tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes different areas of the planet to experience high and low tides as the oceans respond to the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.

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What is the significance of the equator in relation to daylight?

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The equator experiences nearly equal amounts of daylight and night throughout the year, approximately 12 hours each.