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An animal can be effected by tides in many ways. The primary type of animal affected is the aquatic. Fish can be swept into basins in rock, formed by millions of years of wind. These basins have another name- Rockpools. The fish can get trapped and due to condensation- die. Other animals can be effected. As the tide pulls in, crabs come out of the holes in the ground and skuttle around to find food. This is only done dawn through to dusk so birds won't attack them.
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How are lakes affected by tides?
Lakes are not affected by tides because tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth's oceans, not on inland bodies of water like lakes.
Is ocean tides are affected by friction?
No.
How do fish not get pulled in by the tides?
Fish are much affected by the tides both ebb and neap.
Do small lakes have tides, and if so, how are they affected by them?
Small lakes do not have tides because tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on large bodies of water like oceans. Therefore, small lakes are not affected by tides in the same way that oceans are.
How have tides been affected by the earth's rotation?
They are slowing it.
What role does sun play in Earth's tides?
Believe it or not, none. The Earths tides are solely affected by our Moon.
What are the tides during a full moon?
Tides are definitely affected by the position of the moon and the sun. When the moon is full, the tides tends to spring higher up, and thus these are called "spring tides."
What ocean movements are affected by the moon gravity?
Ocean tides are primarily affected by the gravitational pull of the moon. The gravitational attraction between the moon and Earth causes the water in the ocean to bulge towards the moon, creating high tides. As Earth rotates, areas not aligned with the moon experience low tides. This movement is known as tidal flow.
What would happen to the animals if there was no moon?
If there was no moon, animals that rely on the moon for navigation, hunting, or reproduction might be affected. Nocturnal animals that use the moonlight to detect prey or communicate could struggle. Some marine species might also be affected by changes in tides, as the moon plays a role in creating ocean currents.
Something on earth affected by the pull of gravity from the moon?
The tides on Earth are affected by the pull of gravity from the moon. This gravitational force causes the ocean to bulge on the side of the Earth facing the moon and on the opposite side, creating high and low tides.
What causes tidal changes?
the tides are not affected by seasonal changes
Which body of water is NOT affected by tides?
The Mediterranean Sea is an example of a body of water that is not significantly affected by tides. Its tides are very minimal compared to other bodies of water due to its narrow connection to the Atlantic Ocean and its large size, which lessens the influence of tidal forces.
