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Q: Due to attraction of the sun and the moon, what is the frequency of up and falls down of ocean water in a day?
  • A. Four
  • B. Two
  • C. One
  • D. Three
Correct Answer: Option B - The gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun causes tides in the Earth’s oceans. There are typically two high tides and two low tides in most locations around the world in a 24-hour period, resulting in a semi-diurnal tide pattern.
B. The gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun causes tides in the Earth’s oceans. There are typically two high tides and two low tides in most locations around the world in a 24-hour period, resulting in a semi-diurnal tide pattern.

Explanations:

The gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun causes tides in the Earth’s oceans. There are typically two high tides and two low tides in most locations around the world in a 24-hour period, resulting in a semi-diurnal tide pattern.