Tides

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is when the water level is lower than sea level.

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What are tides?

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Tides are daily changes in ocean water levels.

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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 low tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 low tides in a day.

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What causes tides?

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Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is when the water level is higher than sea level.

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How many high tides occur in a day?

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There are 2 high tides in a day.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides. Neap tides occur 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 role does gravity play in tides?

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Gravity pulls the water towards the Moon and the Sun, causing the water levels to rise and fall.

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What is sea level?

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Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface.