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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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Why do we weigh more on Jupiter than on Earth?

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Because Jupiter has more mass, which results in stronger gravity.

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What are the outer planets of our solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, known for being gaseous and larger than Earth.

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What is a common characteristic of the outer planets?

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They are mostly gaseous and have rings.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are aligned, 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 Moon is in its first or third quarter phase, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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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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What is the difference between spring and neap tides?

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Spring tides are higher and occur during full and new moons, while neap tides are lower and occur during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is the significance of the Moon's gravitational pull?

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The Moon's gravitational pull is responsible for the rise and fall of ocean tides on Earth.

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What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

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Uranus rotates on its side, which is believed to be due to a massive collision.