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 tides?

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Tides are caused primarily by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on 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 is a full moon?

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A full moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth, occurring approximately once a month.

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What is a new moon?

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A new moon is the lunar phase when the Moon is not visible from Earth because it is between the Earth and the Sun.

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

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What is the role of the Moon in tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun due to its proximity to Earth.

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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 occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.