Ocean Tides

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What causes tides?

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Gravity is the primary force that causes tides in the ocean.

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What type of tide occurs during a full moon or new moon?

Back

Spring tide occurs when the moon is at full moon or new moon.

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What are the small tides that happen when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other called?

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These small tides are called Neap Tides.

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What are daily changes in ocean water called?

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Daily changes in ocean water are called Tides.

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What type of tide is created by the arrangement of earth-moon-sun during a full moon?

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A Spring Tide is created during a full moon.

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What is the difference between spring tides and neap tides?

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Spring tides have a greater difference between high and low tides, while neap tides have a smaller difference.

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How often do tides occur?

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Tides typically occur twice a day, resulting in two high tides and two low tides.

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What role does the sun play in the formation of tides?

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The sun's gravitational pull also affects tides, but to a lesser extent than the moon.

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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.

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What is a tidal cycle?

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A tidal cycle refers to the regular pattern of high and low tides over a period of time.