What is difference between tide and wave?
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Parameters of Comparison Tides Waves
Definition Tides are the rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon Waves are formed because of the winds blowing over the surface of the ocean
Location Tides are usually seen at the deep ocean Waves are usually seen at shallow areas of the sea
Formed Tides occur because of the rise and fall of sea levels Waves occur because of factors connected to wind and water and their interactions with each other
Place of occurrence Tides happen only in oceans Waves happen in any water body
Time of occurrence Tides occur twice a day Waves occur every time because of the movement of the wind
Intensity Affected by position and location of the Sun and Moon in relation to the Earth Affected by wind strength