Ocean Tides

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What is a Spring tide?

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A Spring tide is a type of tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What moon phase occurs during a Spring tide?

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A Spring tide occurs during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What is the time frame between high tides?

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High tides occur every 12 hours and 25 minutes.

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How often do high tides change to low tides?

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High tides change to low tides every 6 hours and 12 minutes.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a type of tide that 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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What moon phase occurs during a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs during the first quarter and third quarter moon phases.

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What causes ocean tides?

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Ocean tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on the 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 point at which the ocean water reaches its highest level, while low tide is the point at which the ocean water reaches its lowest level.

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How many high tides occur in a typical day?

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Typically, there are two high tides in a day.

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What is the role of the Moon in ocean tides?

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The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes ocean tides.