8.7C Ocean Tides

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are positioned to form a right triangle, resulting in lower tidal ranges.

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What are Spring Tides?

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The strongest tides that occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned, typically during the full moon and new moon phases.

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What moon phases are associated with Spring Tides?

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Full Moon and New Moon.

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What moon phases are associated with Neap Tides?

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First Quarter and Last Quarter.

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How many points on Earth experience high tides during a typical tidal cycle?

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Typically, there are two points experiencing high tides at the same time.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The cycle that describes the phases of the Moon as it orbits Earth, influencing ocean tides.

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What is the effect of the Sun on ocean tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull affects tidal ranges, contributing to the occurrence of spring and neap tides.

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What is the relationship between the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and ocean tides?

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The relative positions of these celestial bodies determine the height and timing of ocean tides.

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What is a tidal range?

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The difference in height between high tide and low tide.

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What is the significance of tidal diagrams?

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Tidal diagrams visually represent the relationship between moon phases and tidal heights.