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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.
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.
What are diurnal tides?
Diurnal tides are tides that include one high and low tide each day.
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.
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.
When do spring tides occur?
Spring tides occur during new moons.
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.
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.
What are semidiurnal tides characterized by?
Semidiurnal tides are characterized by two low and two high tides each day.
What type of tides occur during new moons?
Spring tides occur during new moons.
What is a storm surge?
A storm surge is an irregular increase in water created by storms in comparison to the normal predicted tide.
What do estuaries provide for marine life?
Estuaries provide a unique habitat and nutrients for a variety of animal and plant life.
Test your knowledge on the causes of tides and learn about the fascinating phenomenon that affects our oceans. Explore the factors that contribute to tidal fluctuations and discover why certain locations experience extreme tides.
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