Ocean Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are aligned, typically during full and new moons.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the smaller tides that occur when the Moon and the Sun are at right angles to each other, typically during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides on Earth are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on tides than the Sun?

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

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the water level is at its highest point along the shore.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point along the shore.

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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 Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.

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What is a tidal cycle?

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A tidal cycle refers to the regular pattern of rising and falling sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.