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QUESTIONS ON TIDES

1. If it is LOW tide at a harbour at 09.00 hours, at about what time would you expect it to be HIGH tide in the AFTERNOON?

2. If it is HIGH tide at 20.00 hours, when would you expect the next HIGH tide to be?

3. The following two diagrams show the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth. Which would produce the HIGHEST tides. Give reasons for your answer.

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