Understanding Tides

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What is a tide?

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Rise and fall of the ocean water due to the moon's gravitational pull.

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What is a neap tide?

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The least difference between high and low tide due to the moon's and sun's gravitational pulls cancelling each other out.

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What is a spring tide?

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The greatest difference between high and low tide due to the moon's and sun's gravitational pulls combining and becoming stronger.

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How many high tides are there per day?

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2

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How many low tides are there per day?

Back

2

Front

How many spring tides are there per month?

Back

2

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How many neap tides are there per month?

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2

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Why are there 2 high tides and 2 low tides per day?

Back

Due to the Earth's rotation.

Front

Why is the moon's gravitational pull stronger than the sun's?

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Because it is closer to the Earth.