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When did high tides occurs?

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They did, and still do, occur about twice a day due to the position of the moon and the rotation of the earth.

They are not exactly 24 hours apart because as the earth rotates the moon also moves in its orbit.

The sun also plays a role in the earths tides though the effect is not so great as the moons because, though the sun is much larger than the moon, it is at a greater distance.

It certain places, because of the configuration of land masses and the physical features of the area, some places have more than two high tides. An example of such a place is Southampton, UK. This is caused mainly by the constraints placed on the ocean by the Isle of Wight, which restricts the flow of the water somewhat.

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Explain how high tides and low tides occur?

high tides occurs when the river climbs and heavy rain falls


How many high tide occurs each day?

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What occurs when the sun and moon pull on earth at right angles to each other?

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What are two high tides and two low tides a day called?

High tides, low tides, spring tides (which are maximum high tides) and neap tides (which are the lowest of low tides).


True or false the greatest difference between low and high tides occurs during a neap tide?

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Why aren't high ocean tides exactly 12 hours apart?

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