Tides

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What causes tides on Earth?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational interaction of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun.

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Why does the Moon have a greater influence on tides than the Sun?

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The Moon has a greater influence on Earth tides than the Sun because it is closer to the Earth.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in line with each other, typically during the new and full moon phases.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is in the first or third quarter phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the sea is pulled toward the Moon, occurring where Earth is closest to the Moon.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the sea is pulled away from the Moon, occurring where Earth is farthest from the 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 role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum level of the sea, while low tide is the minimum level of the sea.

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What is the tidal range?

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The tidal range is the difference in height between high tide and low tide.