Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are mainly caused by the Moon's gravitational pull.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun.

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What are tides?

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Tides are daily changes in ocean water levels.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide occurs when sea levels are higher than average.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide occurs when sea levels are lower than average.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day.

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What is the relationship between the Moon and tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

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What happens to the tide 6 hours after low tide?

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6 hours after low tide, a high tide will occur.

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What is the role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a higher than normal tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

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