Waves currents, and tides

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Which source has the strongest effect on tides?

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Moon

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What type of tide would the arrangement of earth-moon-sun create during a new moon?

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Neap tide

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What causes tides?

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The interaction of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

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During which moon phases do neap tides occur?

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First quarter and third quarter.

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More dense seawater _______ _______ less dense seawater.

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sinks below.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun.

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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 higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the moon is at first or third quarter, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How do the moon phases affect tides?

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The moon phases affect tides by changing the gravitational pull on Earth, leading to variations in tide heights.

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What role does the sun play in tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.