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What are Spring Tides?

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Spring Tides are higher high tides and lower low tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

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When is the longest day of the year?

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The longest day of the year is June 21.

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What is the axial tilt of the Earth?

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The axial tilt of the Earth is approximately 23 degrees.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the difference in the gravitational force of the sun and the moon acting on the Earth.

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What are tides?

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Tides are daily changes in the level of ocean water.

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What is the difference between Spring Tides and Neap Tides?

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Spring Tides have higher high tides and lower low tides, while Neap Tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the role of the moon in causing tides?

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The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high and low tides.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 6 hours, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What is the significance of the sun in tidal movements?

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The sun's gravitational force also affects tides, but its impact is less than that of the moon.

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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.