Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-ebb
A)tidal force
B)tidal pattern
C)tidal current

Question

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Ebb refers to the movement of tidal currents out to sea, as opposed to flow which refers to the movement of tidal currents towards land.

Answer: B
 Tidal pattern refers to the regular rise and fall of the tide caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the earth's oceans.

Answer: A
 Tidal force refers to the gravitational pull of the moon and sun on the earth's oceans, which causes the tides to rise and fall.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Phrase