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 high and low tides?

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High and low tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun 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 Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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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.

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What is the role of the Moon in tides?

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The Moon has a greater influence on tides than the Sun because it is closer to the Earth.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, while neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun.

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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 pull of the Moon and Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What happens to tides during a new moon?

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During a new moon, spring tides also occur, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.