Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the new and full moon phases, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, typically during the first and third quarter moon phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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How many high tides and low tides occur in a typical day?

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In a typical day, there are 2 high tides and 2 low tides.

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What causes tides?

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

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher and occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, while neap tides are lower and occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun.

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What happens to tides during a full moon?

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

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What happens to tides during a new moon?

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During a new moon, spring tides occur, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What is the effect of the Moon's position on tides?

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The Moon's position affects the gravitational pull on Earth's oceans, leading to variations in tide heights.

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What is a tidal cycle?

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A tidal cycle refers to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun, typically occurring every 24 hours and 50 minutes.

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What is the term for the highest point of a tide?

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The highest point of a tide is called a 'high tide'.