Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused primarily by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans.

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

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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Typically, there are 2 high tides in a day.

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What is the cycle duration of tides?

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The cycle of tides repeats approximately every 12.5 hours.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while neap tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the role of the moon in tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull is the primary force that causes tides on Earth.

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What is the role of the sun in tides?

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The sun also exerts a gravitational pull on Earth, affecting tides, but its effect is less than that of the moon.

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What happens during a full moon in terms of tides?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides.