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What is low tide?

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Low tide is the lowest level of the sea or ocean, occurring when the water recedes from the shore.

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What is high tide?

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High tide is the highest level of the sea or ocean, occurring when the water rises to its maximum level.

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When do the lowest tides occur in June according to the graph?

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The lowest tides occur on June 14th.

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What are spring tides?

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Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned.

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What are neap tides?

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Neap tides are the tides with the least difference between high and low tide, occurring when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.

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How does the position of the Moon affect tides?

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The position of the Moon affects tides due to its gravitational pull, which influences the water levels in the oceans.

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What happens to tides when the Moon is full?

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When the Moon is full, spring tides occur, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.

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What happens to tides when the Moon is in the first or third quarter?

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When the Moon is in the first or third quarter, neap tides occur, resulting in lower high tides and higher low tides.

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What is the gravitational effect of the Sun on tides?

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The Sun also affects tides, but its effect is less than that of the Moon; it contributes to the overall tidal range.

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What is the tidal cycle?

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The tidal cycle is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.