Understanding Tides on the Coastline

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What causes the tides on Earth?

Gravitational pull of the moon

What is the relationship between tides and the moon's phases?

Tides are higher during a full moon

Why do tides on Earth experience a bulge in the oceans?

Due to gravitational force toward the moon

What are Spring tides?

The highest and lowest tides caused by alignment of sun, moon, and Earth

How does the sun's influence on tides compare to the moon's influence?

Sun's impact is weaker than the moon's impact

Why do some locations not experience two tides in a day?

Exceptional factors or conditions specific to those locations

Explore the phenomenon of high and low tides that occur daily on ocean coastlines. Learn about the impact of tides on shore space and water levels during different times of the day.

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