Tides

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What are low tides?

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Low tides occur in the spaces between high tides, when the water level is at its lowest point.

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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, which makes its gravitational pull stronger on the Earth's oceans.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day.

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What follows the movement of the moon?

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The tidal bulge follows the movement of the moon.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What is a tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is the rise in sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

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What is the role of gravity in tides?

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Gravity pulls the water in the oceans towards the moon and sun, creating tides.

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How do tides affect coastal ecosystems?

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Tides influence the availability of nutrients and habitats for marine life in coastal ecosystems.

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