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.

Front

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

Back

The moon has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the sun.

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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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How often do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur twice per month.

Front

During which moon phase do we experience the strongest tides?

Back

The strongest tides occur during the full moon phase.

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How many high tides are there in a 24-hour period?

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There are typically 2 high tides in a 24-hour period.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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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 sea, while low tide is the minimum level of the sea.

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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the moon.