SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called a ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e tide.

  • Tides originate in the oceans and progress toward the coastlines where they appear as the regular rise and fall of the sea surface.
  • Tides are very long-period waves that move through the oceans in response to the forces exerted by the moon and sun.