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The document discusses tides and waves. It explains that tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, which causes two high tides and two low tides daily in most places. It also describes how tides are important for shipping, fishing, and coastal development. The largest tides occur in the Bay of Fundy, where the tide can rise up to 15 meters. Tidal currents also accompany the rise and fall of the tides. Some areas have harnessed tidal energy to generate electricity. Waves are generated b

Author

Siva Jothi

Language

EN