Question Q.17GS1UNKNOWN
Briefly explain the process of tide formation and differentiate between tides and waves. (15 marks, 250 words)
Main Body
4Also affected by coast configuration (Eg) Bay of Fundy coast in Canada has highest tides. II. Neap Tides: (1) Sun, moon and Earth are not in a straight line but at 90° (right) angles. (2) Moon's gravity cancels Sun's gravity. (3) Resultant tide: Neap tide with no-bulges. (4) Maximum height is lower than normal & minimum is also lower. (5) Rids in: Navigation, & helping ships cut & harbours, potential energy generation (tidal energy) due to pride & frown nature of tides. Difference in Tides & Waves presented in comparative table with Basis, Tide, and Wave columns covering Meaning, Origin, Frequency, Water Movement, and Use.
— Aditya Mathur · AIR 98
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Conclusion
Tides are a permanent feature of Earth & can be harvested with utilization of their energy to generate electricity
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Topper
Aditya Mathur
AIR 982025
Subject & Paper
GS1UNKNOWN
Topic
Tides and Waves
Neap Tides and Differences between Tides and Waves
Neap tide characteristics and comparative analysis
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Technical/Comparative
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