Tides

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What is a spring tide?

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

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What lunar phases are associated with a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs during the 1st Quarter and 3rd Quarter lunar phases.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides compared to the Sun.

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What type of tide occurs during a new moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a new moon.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon?

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A spring tide occurs during a full moon.

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Define neap tide.

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A neap tide is a tide that 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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What is the difference between spring tides 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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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Moon on Earth?

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The Moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge, creating tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.