Tides happen because the moon pulls on Earth’s water. Imagine you're in a pool with your friend, and they pull one side of the pool, water moves toward them, making a high tide. When they let go, the water goes back, making a low tide. This happens twice every day, like clockwork.
Examples
- The ocean water moves toward the moon like it’s being pulled by an invisible string.
- A ship can sail more easily during high tide because there's more water to help it float.
- When the sun and moon pull together, the tides get really strong, sometimes even flooding parts of the beach.
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See also
- What Causes the ‘Tides’ and Why Do They Change Daily?
- How Does Gravity Affect the Tides of the Ocean?
- How Does the Ocean Stay Connected to the Moon?
- What Causes ‘Tides’ and Why Are They Important?
- How Does the Moon Affect Tides on Earth?
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