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Tides

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide)

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. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Water circulation
N/AMoon phases
Mudflats
Sea level

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Approved Date
17-Jul-2013

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