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ABHISHEK SHARMAAIR 38· 2024

Question Q.17GS1GS1

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

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Introduction

Tides refer to the vertical pull of ocean/sea water due to gravitational force of moon and the sun.

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Main Body

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:

1When Sun, moon and earth perfectly align (syzygy) - the gravitational
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Diagram

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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  • Clear definitions
  • Good visual representation
  • Scientific approach

Topper

ABHISHEK SHARMA

AIR 382024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Tides and waves

Writing Stats

88

Total words

5

Paragraphs

scientific

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