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 of the moon and the sun, along with the rotation of the Earth.

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What causes tides?

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

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What is a tidal range?

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

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What is the Bay of Fundy known for?

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The Bay of Fundy is known for having one of the highest tidal ranges in the world.

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What is Cook Inlet Tidal?

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Cook Inlet Tidal is a location in Alaska known for its large tidal range, which can produce significant tidal energy.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in the highest high tides and the lowest low tides.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are tides that occur when the sun and moon are at right angles relative to Earth, resulting in moderate tidal ranges.

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How many high tides does a typical location experience in a day?

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A typical location experiences two high tides each day.

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What is tidal power?

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Tidal power is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the energy produced by the movement of tides.

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What is an advantage of tidal power?

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An advantage of tidal power is that it is predictable, as tides follow a regular cycle.