Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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

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The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun, which gives it a stronger gravitational pull on the oceans.

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What are the two main types of tides?

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The two main types of tides are high tides and low tides.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide occurs when sea levels are higher than average due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.

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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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What type of tide occurs during the first or third quarter moon?

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Neap tides occur during the first or third quarter moon.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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 the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What alignment is needed for a spring tide to occur?

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The alignment needed for a spring tide is Sun, Moon, Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What alignment is needed for a neap tide to occur?

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The alignment needed for a neap tide is Sun, Earth, Moon.

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