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Spring - Spring tide occurs when the Sun and the Moon are aligned to combine for the largest tidal range of the highest high tide and the lowest low tide. Neap - A neap tide is when the tidal range is at its smallest.
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We’ve looked at the basics of spring and neap tides, and it might be worth considering what pupils already know about tides in general. It’s probably a good idea to give pupils an overview of tides so that they can understand spring and neap tides in the context of gravity and forces.
What are spring tides? Flexi Says: Spring tides have the largest tidal range, which is the difference between the high tide and the low tide. This occurs when the gravitational forces of the Sun and the Moon are aligned, which happens during a full moon or a new moon.
What are spring and neap tides? Ocean tides on Earth are controlled by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. Tides are affected by the annual and monthly orbits of these bodies. Spring and neap tides are connected to the phases of the moon. A spring tide occurs when there’s a new or full moon. Because it follows the moon’s lunar cycle ...
Along the coasts of every ocean on Earth the water level changes on a regular basis. This movement is known as the tide. The greatest height reached as the water rises is known as high tide. The lowest level reached as the water falls is known as low tide. Tides take place in all bodies of water.
The highest tides, called spring tides, are formed when the earth, sun and moon are lined up in a row. This happens every two weeks during a new moon or full moon. Smaller tides, called neap tides, are formed when the earth, sun and moon form a right angle.
Learn all about tides and the forces that power them in this guide for KS3 physics students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize.
