Ocean Tides

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How often do the high tides change to low tides daily?

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every 6 hours and 12 minutes

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What are the two types of Spring tides?

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high and low tides

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What are the tidal bulges called?

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high tides

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What are high tides and low tides?

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High tides are when the water reaches its highest point; low tides are when the water level reaches its lowest point.

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Which phase of the moon has the highest tide?

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Full moon has the highest tide.

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Which phase of the moon has the lowest tide?

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Last quarter has the lowest tide.

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What causes tides in the ocean?

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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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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least, typically during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest, typically during the new and full moons.

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How do tides affect marine life?

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Tides influence feeding, breeding, and migration patterns of marine organisms.