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 nearly in a line, resulting in a tide with a large range.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the moon is in the first or third quarter phase, resulting in a tide with a smaller range.

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How often do high and low tides occur in a day?

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High and low tides alternate, with two of each type occurring approximately every 24 hours.

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What is the time interval between different tides?

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About 6 hours between each different tide.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon being aligned with the Earth.

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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a larger range and occur when the sun and moon are aligned, while neap tides have a smaller range and occur when the moon is in the first or third quarter.

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When do spring tides occur?

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

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What is the gravitational effect on tides?

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The gravitational pull of the moon and sun affects the height of tides, creating high and 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 happens during a full moon tide?

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During a full moon tide, the sun, Earth, and moon are aligned, resulting in a spring tide.