Briefly explain the process of tide formation and differentiate between tides and waves.
Introduction
Tides refer to the vertical pull of ocean/sea water due to gravitational force of moon and the sun.
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Tides refer to the vertical pull of ocean/sea water due to gravitational force of moon and the sun.
Waves refer to the horizontal movement of surface water where individual water molecules are displaced vertically leading to transfer of energy.
[Diagram included showing tide formation process with Earth, water, Sun positions and low tides/high tides]
Process of tide formation:
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Diagram showing Earth, water, Sun, Moon positions demonstrating process of tide formation with low tides and high tides labeled, including spring tide and syzygy formation
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Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Tides and waves
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