Science Tides

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What is tidal range?

Back

The difference between low and high tide.

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Why do we have tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

What are spring tides?

Back

Spring tides have the highest high tides and lowest low tides.

Front

When do neap tides occur?

Back

During the first and third quarter moons.

Front

What is the tidal range during spring tides?

Back

Greatest tidal range.

Front

What causes tides?

Back

Tides are caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

Front

What is a neap tide?

Back

A neap tide is a tide with the smallest tidal range, occurring during the first and third quarter moons.

Front

How often do tides occur?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between high tide and low tide?

Back

High tide is the maximum level of the sea, while low tide is the minimum level.

Front

What is the role of the moon in tides?

Back

The moon's gravitational pull creates bulges in the Earth's oceans, leading to high tides.