Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the one option that does not fit the pattern.
A) diurnal
B) semidiurnal
C) mixed
D) quadrature
E) mixed semidiurnal

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A, B, and E all refer to tides and their patterns throughout the day. Diurnal tides occur once a day, semidiurnal tides occur twice a day with equal high and low tides, and mixed semidiurnal tides occur twice a day with unequal highs and lows. C refers to a combination of different patterns. D, on the other hand, refers to the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth during a lunar phase, and does not relate to tides.

Examine the Five Words And/or Phrases and Determine the Relationship