Eclipses and Tides

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is a type of tide that occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun align, 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 is a type of tide that occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun are at right angles, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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True or False: A Lunar Eclipse always occurs every Full Moon.

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False. A Lunar Eclipse does not occur every Full Moon; it only happens when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon.

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What happens during a Solar Eclipse?

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During a Solar Eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light.

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During which moon phases do we experience Neap Tides?

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Neap Tides occur during the First Quarter and Last Quarter moon phases.

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Why do Spring Tides create much higher tides than normal?

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Spring Tides create higher tides because the gravitational forces of the moon and sun combine, pulling the water more strongly.

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What is the main cause of tides on Earth?

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The main cause of tides on Earth is the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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What is a Lunar Eclipse?

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

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the sun, while a Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.

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What are the two types of tides?

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The two types of tides are Spring Tides and Neap Tides.