Predicting Tides Assessment M

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What are spring tides?

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

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the lower high tides and higher low tides that occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon form a right angle, typically during the first and third quarter moons.

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What celestial object has the most influence on tides?

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The Moon has the most influence on tides due to its gravitational pull.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moons.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Sun on tides?

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

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How do spring tides differ from neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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What is the alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon during spring tides?

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During spring tides, the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in a straight line.

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What is the alignment of the Earth, Sun, and Moon during neap tides?

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During neap tides, the Earth, Sun, and Moon form a right angle.

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What phase of the moon is associated with spring tides?

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Spring tides are associated with the new moon and full moon phases.