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1
Q

why does the moon has a larger influence than the sun

A

closer

2
Q

what are spring tides

A

twice in a lunar month, the sun moon and earth are in line with eachother, highest high tide and lowest low tide

3
Q

what are neap tides

A

twice in a month, the sun and moon are at 90 degrees in relation to the earth. lowest high tide and highest low ide

4
Q

what is tidal range

A

the difference between high and low tide