Ocean Tides

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What are ocean tides?

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Ocean tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth-Sun line, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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Which celestial body has the greatest effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides due to its proximity.

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

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What is a tidal range?

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

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What is the role of the Sun in ocean 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 happens during a full moon?

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During a full moon, spring tides occur due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

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What happens during a new moon?

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During a new moon, spring tides also occur due to the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.