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Theory of tides

earth science Maturity 9-11

The sea goes up and down.

Bay of Fundy.jpg
Bay of Fundy.jpg
This is called the tide. The moon pulls on the water. This pull makes the sea move. It helps us know when to swim. Do you like the sea?

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