Tides Neap and Spring

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun.

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What are the two main types of tides?

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The two main types of tides are high tides and low tides.

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What causes high tides?

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High tides occur when the sea is pulled toward the Moon, where Earth is closest to the Moon.

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What causes low tides?

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Low tides occur when the sea is pulled away from the Moon, where Earth is farthest from the Moon.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the Moon is at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, resulting in the least difference between high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, resulting in the greatest difference between high and low tides.

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When do spring tides occur?

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Spring tides occur during the full moon and new moon phases.

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When do neap tides occur?

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Neap tides occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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Which celestial body has a greater effect on Earth's tides?

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The Moon has a greater effect on Earth's tides than the Sun.

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What is the gravitational pull?

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Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies toward each other, such as the Earth and the Moon.