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What are tides caused by?

Tides are caused by the force of gravity from mainly the moon, and a little bit by the force of gravity of the sun.

Where is the Upper Cook Inlet located?

The Upper Cook Inlet is located in Anchorage, Alaska.

What is the average rise of water brought in by tides in the Upper Cook Inlet?

The average rise of water brought in by tides in the Upper Cook Inlet is 33 feet.

What is the name of Alaska's largest port?

The name of Alaska's largest port is the Port of Alaska. Signup and view all the answers

How many types of tides can occur as Earth revolves around the sun?

Three types of tides can occur as Earth revolves around the sun. Signup and view all the answers

What are diurnal tides?

Diurnal tides are tides that include one high and low tide each day. Signup and view all the answers

How are high and low tides differentiated?

High and low tides are differentiated by their tidal ranges, which are the differences in the height of the water caused by tides. Signup and view all the answers

What are spring tides?

Spring tides are tides that occur during new moons and result in above-average high tides and below-average low tides. Signup and view all the answers

When do spring tides occur?

Spring tides occur during new moons. Signup and view all the answers

What are neap tides?

Neap tides are tides that cause below-average high and low tides and occur during the first and last quarter phases of the moon. Signup and view all the answers

What causes the water on Earth to bulge and create high tides?

The rotation of Earth causes the force of gravity to pull and retract the water towards the moon as it spins. Signup and view all the answers

What are semidiurnal tides characterized by?

Semidiurnal tides are characterized by two low and two high tides each day. Signup and view all the answers

What type of tides occur during new moons?

Spring tides occur during new moons. Signup and view all the answers

What is a storm surge?

A storm surge is an irregular increase in water created by storms in comparison to the normal predicted tide. Signup and view all the answers

What do estuaries provide for marine life?

Estuaries provide a unique habitat and nutrients for a variety of animal and plant life. Signup and view all the answers

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