Tides and Moon

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What causes spring tides to be higher than neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher due to the reinforced gravitational pull from the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth.

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What are neap tides?

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

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How do tides affect marine life?

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Tides influence food sources, habitat conditions, and migration patterns for marine life.

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What is the main factor that causes tides on Earth?

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The main factor that causes tides on Earth is the gravitational pull of the Moon.

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What role does the sun play in the formation of tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull creates tides by causing bulges in the Earth's oceans.

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What is the phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination?

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The phase of the moon when it is decreasing in illumination is called the waning phase.

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What is a tidal bulge?

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A tidal bulge is an area where the ocean water is higher due to the gravitational pull of the moon or sun.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the ocean water, while low tide is the minimum level.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.