The periodic rise and fall of ocean water in response to gravitational

The periodic rise and fall of ocean water in response to gravitational forces is called

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Waves

Tides

Tsunami

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2021

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Tides are the periodic 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.

Gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun are the primary drivers of tides.

Ocean currents are continuous, directed movement of sea water. Waves are disturbances on the surface of water bodies. A tsunami is a series of large waves caused by earthquakes or other underwater disturbances.

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