Tides

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A type of tide with small tidal ranges that occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A type of tide that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in perfect alignment, resulting in larger tidal ranges.

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What is tidal range?

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The difference in levels of ocean water at high and low tides.

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What happens during a Neap Tide?

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The tidal range is at its smallest, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What happens during a Spring Tide?

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The tidal range is at its largest, leading to higher high tides and lower low tides.

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When do Spring Tides occur?

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During the new moon and full moon phases when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned.

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When do Neap Tides occur?

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During the first and third quarters of the moon when the Sun and Moon are at right angles.

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What is the significance of tidal ranges?

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Tidal ranges affect coastal ecosystems, navigation, and human activities such as fishing and boating.

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What is a high tide?

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The point at which the ocean water reaches its highest level in the tidal cycle.

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What is a low tide?

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The point at which the ocean water reaches its lowest level in the tidal cycle.