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The rythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called ________________.

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tide
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ocean current
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wave
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tsunami
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Solution

The correct option is A tide

The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called a tide.

The strong gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on the surface of the earth causes the tides.


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