3.6 Tides Vasquez

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What are tides?

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Tides are the predictable rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

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How often do locations on Earth experience high and low tides?

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About every 25 hours.

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What causes tidal bulges to move?

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Earth's rotation causes locations to move through tidal bulges.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide with the least difference between consecutive high and low tides.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide with the biggest difference between high and low tide, occurring during full and new moons.

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Which celestial body has the most influence on tides?

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The moon has the most influence on tides.

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What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

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High tide is when the water level is at its highest, while low tide is when the water level is at its lowest.

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What are tidal ranges?

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

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What role does the sun play in 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 the effect of the Earth's rotation on tides?

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The Earth's rotation causes the tidal bulges to shift, leading to the movement of locations through them.