6.9b - Tides

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What causes daily tides?

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Daily tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on Earth's oceans.

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What is gravitational force in the context of tides?

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Gravitational force refers to the attraction between the Earth, moon, and sun, which influences the movement of ocean water and creates tides.

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What is a high tide?

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A high tide is the rise in sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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What is a low tide?

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A low tide is the fall in sea level when the gravitational pull of the moon and sun is at its weakest in a particular area.

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What is a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are perpendicular, resulting in the smallest tidal range.

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What is an ocean tide?

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An ocean tide is the periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun.

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What is a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the Earth, moon, and sun are aligned, resulting in the largest tidal range.

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What role does gravity play in tides?

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Gravity is the force that pulls the ocean water, creating tidal bulges and influencing the tidal cycle.

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What is the lunar cycle's role in tides?

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The lunar cycle, which is the moon's orbit around Earth, affects the timing and magnitude of tides.

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What is an orbit in the context of tides?

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An orbit refers to the path of the moon around the Earth, which influences the gravitational forces that create tides.