Tides

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What causes the tides?

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The tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth.

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How many high tides and low tides occur every 24 hours?

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There are 2 high tides and 2 low tides every 24 hours.

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How often do tides rise and fall?

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Tides rise and fall about every 12 hours due to the rotation of the Earth.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the 1st quarter and 3rd quarter moon phases.

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What is the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a neap tide?

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During a neap tide, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a 90-degree line.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces 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 is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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

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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 effect of the sun on tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on Earth, affecting the height of tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

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