Question 17Briefly explain the process of tide formation and differentiate between tides and waves.GS1GS1

Q.17) Briefly explain the process of tide formation and differentiate between tides and waves.

Introduction

Tides and Waves are the two Oceanic/sea phenomena which occurs due to their respective occurrence but they both have multi-dimensional impact on the weather and the adjoining place.

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Tides and Waves are the two Oceanic/sea phenomena which occurs due to their respective occurrence due to their respective occurrence, but they both have multi-dimensional impact on the weather and the adjoining place.

Process of Tide formation:

Tides are formed when the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun pulls the water on the earth's surface. It is of 2 types(i) on the basis of frequency, (ii) on the basis of position of sun, earth and Moon.

Classification of Tides:

(i) On the basis of Frequency:

1Diurnal Tides → 2 low tides and 2 high tides in 24 hours of span.

2Semi-diurnal tides → 1 high tides and 1 low tide in 24 hours of time space.

3Mixed tide → combination of above two.

(ii) On the basis of position:

Spring Tidewhen all one in same line (Sun, Earth, Moon aligned)

It happens on full moon day and in New moon day.

Neap Tide: It happens after seven days of full moon or new moon. The portions are quarter.

Differentiation between Tides and Waves:

Tides:

Caused due to the movement of sun, moon and earth with respect to each other (gravity)

Helps in Tidal energy generation

Less frequent (24 hours cycle)

Waves:

Caused due to the effect of local wind (friction → pulling)

Helps in hydro-power energy

Frequent and repeated

Both tides and waves are influencing the oceanic system.

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Conclusion

There both tides and waves are influencing the oceanic system.

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Clear distinction between tides and waves indicated
Mentions both gravitational bodies affecting tides
Two classification bases identified

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Aniket Ranjan

AIR 482025

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Topic

World Physical Geography

Phenomena

Tides and Waves

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