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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?

  • Tide tables (correct)
  • Ocean current charts
  • Weather forecasts
  • Marine wildlife migration patterns
  • 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?

    <p>Semi-diurnal tides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tide gauges at fixed stations measure over time in order to make accurate records?

    <p>Water level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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