Earth's Tides

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What is the main body that affects Earth's tides?

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The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth's tides.

Front

What moon phase occurs during a Neap Tide?

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Third Quarter Moon.

Front

What type of tides occur during the first quarter and last quarter moon?

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Neap Tides.

Front

What follows the movement of the Moon?

Back

The tidal bulge follows the movement of the Moon.

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What type of tide is created when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned?

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Spring Tide.

Front

What is a Spring Tide?

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

Front

What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Sun, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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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.

Front

What causes tides on Earth?

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

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest point, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest point.