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What causes the rise and fall of sea levels known as tides?
What causes the rise and fall of sea levels known as tides?
- Gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and Sun (correct)
- Amphidromic systems of the oceans
- Atmospheric pressure and wind
- Earth's rotation on its axis
What can be used to find the predicted times and amplitude of tides for a specific location?
What can be used to find the predicted times and amplitude of tides for a specific location?
- Tide tables (correct)
- Ocean current charts
- Weather forecasts
- Marine wildlife migration patterns
In what way are tide predictions influenced according to the text?
In what way are tide predictions influenced according to the text?
- Alignment of the Sun and Moon (correct)
- Frequency of volcanic eruptions
- Atmospheric temperature variations
- Marine pollution levels
What type of tides are experienced by many shorelines, featuring two nearly equal high and low tides each day?
What type of tides are experienced by many shorelines, featuring two nearly equal high and low tides each day?
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What do tide gauges at fixed stations measure over time in order to make accurate records?
What do tide gauges at fixed stations measure over time in order to make accurate records?
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