Review Tides

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What are tides?

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Tides are the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on the Earth's oceans.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon on the Earth's oceans.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the new moon and full moon phases.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the Sun and Moon are at right angles relative to the Earth, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first quarter and third quarter moon phases.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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What role does the Sun play in tides?

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The Sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.

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How do tides affect marine life?

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Tides create a dynamic environment that influences feeding, breeding, and migration patterns of marine organisms.