Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-highest tidal range in the lunar cycle
A)flood current
B)neap tide
C)spring tide
D)tidal current
E)amphidromic point
F)cotidal point
G)tidal bore
H)ebb current

Question

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Spring tide is the term used to describe the highest tidal range in the lunar cycle, occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.

Answer: A
 Flood current is the tidal current that moves toward the shore or up a tidal river during high tide.

Answer: B
 Neap tide is the term used to describe the lowest tidal range in the lunar cycle, occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth form a right angle.

Answer: D
 Tidal current is the movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

Answer: E
 Amphidromic point is a location in the ocean with zero tidal amplitude or the point around which tides rotate.

Answer: F
 Cotidal point is a location in the ocean with the same tidal phase or the point where tidal wave crests coincide.

Answer: G
 Tidal bore is a natural phenomenon where a wall of water moves up a river or narrow bay, caused by the tidal range and the shape of the coastline.

Answer: H
 Ebb current is the tidal current that flows away from the shore or down a tidal river during low tide.

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