What are tides?
Tides

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun on Earth.
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What causes high tides and low tides?
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High tides and low tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.
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What is a tidal bulge?
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A tidal bulge is the increase in water level in the ocean caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
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What is the role of the moon in tides?
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The moon's gravitational pull causes the water on Earth to bulge out, creating high tides.
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What is gravity?
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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the moon.
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What is a high tide?
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A high tide is when the water level is at its highest point due to the gravitational pull of the moon.
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What is a low tide?
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A low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point, lower than the average sea level.
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