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Which best describes the same pattern of tides on earth throughout the day?

(a) neap tides

(b) semidiurnal tides

(c) nocturnal tides

(d) spring tides

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The correct answer to this question is B.

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Answer: The correct answer is Option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the given options:

Option a: Neap tides

Neap tides occurs when Sun and Moon form right angles with Earth. The total gravitational pull is weakened because it acts from two different directions. These tides occur twice a month. These tides have lower high tides and higher low tides.

Option b: Semidiurnal tides

These tides occur when two highs and two lows are of the same height. This pattern is known as semi-daily or semidiurnal tide. They show the same pattern throughout the day.

Option d: Spring tides

Spring tides happens when Sun, Moon and Earth, all align in the same line. The gravitational pull of Sun and Moon, both contribute to the occurrence of these tides. Hence, these tides have higher high tides and lower low tides.

From the above information, the correct answer is Option b.

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