Tides and Eclipses

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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 effect on tides than the sun?

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The moon is closer to Earth than the sun, making its gravitational pull stronger on the oceans.

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What is a Spring tide?

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

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What is a Neap tide?

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A Neap tide occurs when the moon is at a right angle to the sun relative to Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the moon.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon is between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun's light from reaching Earth.

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What phase of the moon is required for a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Lunar Eclipse can only occur during a full moon.

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What phase of the moon is required for a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse can only occur during a new moon.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, with two high tides and two low tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.