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Tides
Water level changes caused by gravitational interactions.
Newton's Law of Gravitation
Explains gravity's dependence on mass and distance.
Tidal Bulges
Higher water levels created by gravitational pull.
High Tide
Occurs when tidal wave crest reaches shore.
Low Tide
Occurs when tidal wave trough reaches shore.
Tidal Waves
Long waves moving from ocean to coastlines.
Daily Tides
Tides cycle approximately every 12 hours.
Tidal Cycle
24-hour, 50-minute cycle of high and low tides.
Tidal Range
Difference in height between high and low tides.
Spring Tides
Extra high and low tides during alignment of sun, moon, Earth.
Neap Tides
Moderate tides when sun and moon are perpendicular.
Tidal Resonance
Channel depth affects tide levels and wave sizes.
Moon's Tide-Generating Force
Dominant force influencing ocean tides.
Solar Tide
Tides generated by the sun's gravitational pull.
Lunar Tides
Tides created by the moon's gravitational pull.
Tidal Power
Energy harnessed from the motion of tides.
Ideal Tidal Range
Greater than 5 meters for effective power generation.
Bay of Fundy
Location with daily tidal changes up to 60 feet.
Annapolis Royal Generating Station
One of three tidal power plants in operation.
Marine Energy
Energy derived from ocean waves and currents.
Kinetic Energy Generation
Energy produced from moving water in turbines.
Renewable Resources
Resources replenished at the same rate as used.
Nonrenewable Resources
Limited resources, commonly used for electricity today.
Ocean Energy Challenges
Issues include cost, location, and environmental impact.
Mixed Semidurnal Tides
Tides between high and low tide
