Imagine the Earth is like a giant ball of water, and the Moon is like a strong friend who gently pulls on it. When the Moon pulls on one side of the Earth, water rises up, that's a high tide. On the opposite side, water also rises because it’s being pulled away, another high tide! In between, the water goes down, that's low tide. This pulling happens twice a day, and it helps creatures like crabs and seaweed live in the ocean.
Examples
- A crab climbs out of its shell as the water rises, revealing the beach.
- Children build sandcastles at the shore when the water goes down during low tide.
- Fish swim in and out of shallow pools every day because of the rising and falling water.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Tides’ and How Do They Change?
- What Causes the Tides and How Are They Connected to the Moon?
- What Causes the ‘Tides’ and How Do They Change Daily?
- What Causes the Tides and Why Do They Change?
- What Causes the ‘Tides’ and Why Are They Sometimes Stronger Than Others?
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