Tides

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, typically during the new and full moon phases, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun form a right angle, typically during the first and third quarter moon phases, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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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 due to its proximity to Earth.

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What is the definition of tides?

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Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water levels that occur approximately every 12.5 hours due to the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.

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What causes spring tides?

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Spring tides are caused by the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, which increases the gravitational pull on the oceans.

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What causes neap tides?

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Neap tides are caused by the Moon being at a right angle to the Earth and Sun, which reduces the gravitational pull on the oceans.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides occur approximately every 12.5 hours, resulting in two high tides and two low tides each day.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is the maximum water level reached, while low tide is the minimum water level.

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What is the role of the Sun in tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its influence is less than that of the Moon due to its greater distance from Earth.

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What is a tidal range?

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