Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-center of an open ocean tidal system
A)flood current
B)neap tide
C)spring tide
D)tidal current
E)amphidromic point
F)cotidal point
G)tidal bore
H)ebb current

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The amphidromic point is the center of an open ocean tidal system.

Answer: D
 Tidal current refers to the horizontal movement of water in and out of an area due to tidal forces.

Answer: F
 Cotidal points are locations that experience high tide or low tide at the same time.

Answer: G
 A tidal bore is a wave that occurs in some estuaries and rivers when incoming tides meet the river's current.

Answer: A
 Flood current refers to the movement of water into an area during high tide.

Answer: H
 Ebb current refers to the movement of water out of an area during low tide.

Answer: B
 Neap tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon oppose each other, resulting in weaker tidal movements.

Answer: C
 Spring tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon align, resulting in stronger tidal movements.

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