Investigating the Solar System Unit 5

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What is a daily tide?

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A daily tide refers to the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun.

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What causes gravitational attraction in the context of tides?

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Gravitational attraction in the context of tides is primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is least. Neap tides occur twice a month when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is greatest. Spring tides occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment.

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What is a tide?

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A tide is the periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon, the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is the state of the tide when at its lowest level.