Tides

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What is a high tide?

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High tide is when the sea is pulled TOWARD the moon where Earth is CLOSEST to the moon.

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How many low tides and high tides happen in a day?

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There are 2 low tides and 2 high tides in a day.

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What is the flow of water from high tide to low tide called?

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The flow of water from high tide to low tide is called an ebb tide.

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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.

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How many hours are generally between each different tide?

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There are generally about 6 hours between each different tide.

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What is a low tide?

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Low tide is when the sea level is at its lowest point, occurring when the Earth is farthest from the moon.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a semidiurnal tide?

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A semidiurnal tide is a tide pattern that has two high tides and two low tides each lunar day.

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What is the difference between spring tide and neap tide?

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Spring tide occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the tidal range?

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