Question

What are tides ? Name types of tides

Answer 1

Neap tides. When there is a low tide, the Moon faces the Earth at a right angle to the Sun so the gravitational force of the Moon and Sun work against each other. These tides are referred to as neap tides; a low tide or one that is lower than average.

Answer 2

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Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Tide tables can be used for any given locale to find the predicted times and amplitude.

three

All tides involve the rise and fall of sea levels but vary according to the lunar, solar and atmospheric forces at work. There are three basic types of daily tides and a fourth type that encompasses atmospheric variations.