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Tidal currents are not quite the same thing as tides. Tidal currents are horizontal movements of water caused by the tides.

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What type of ocean tide currents occur when the sun earth and the moon are aligned?

A Spring tide.


What are streamlike movements of water that occur at or near the surface of the ocean called?

currents


Area where river currents and ocean tide meet?

An estuary


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An estuary


How many slack tidal currents usually occur each day?

Two slack tidal currents usually occur each day, one at high tide and the other at low tide.


Is it true that when warm and cold currents meet tide is formed?

No, tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon, not by currents.


What does the tide turned mean?

It means that the tide currents have shifted. There are two main tides: high tide and low tide. When the tide is high or rising toward high, currents are driven toward the beach. When it is low or dropping toward low, the currents are driven away from the beach. Some people also use the term to refer to life situations that change. You could say "the tide turned" when someone was seriously ill and became better, or if things were looking bad for someone and changed to a good outlook.


How do tides effect currents?

Tides directly impact the speed and direction of ocean currents. During high tide, water is pushed inland, creating incoming currents, while during low tide, water flows back towards the ocean, creating outgoing currents. The gravitational pull of the moon and sun drive the tidal cycle, which in turn influences the intensity and direction of ocean currents.


What are tidal outflows called?

Tidal outflows are called ebb currents. Ebb currents occur when water flows away from the shore as the tide goes out.


How do tidal currents perform in the open ocean?

Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.


How do tidal currents perform in open ocean?

Tidal currents usually occur near shorelines not in the open ocean. This is caused by the motion of the tide going in and out which is influenced by the moon.


What can you Compare and contrast about flood and ebb current?

Flood currents occur when the tide is rising and water is moving towards the shore, while ebb currents occur when the tide is falling and water is moving away from the shore. Flood currents typically bring in nutrient-rich water and are associated with higher water levels, while ebb currents can be stronger and are associated with lower water levels. Both currents can influence navigation, sediment transport, and marine life in coastal areas.