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How many high tides happen at a given coast in any 24 hour period?​

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Answer:

two high

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the Earth rotates through two tidal "bulges" every lunar day, coastal areas experience two high and two low tides every 24 hours and 50 minutes. High tides occur 12 hours and 25 minutes apart.

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Answer: Two high and two low tides

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