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During low tides, the level of ocean water goes down and the land below the water near the coast is exposed. - Geography

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During low tides, the level of ocean water goes down and the land below the water near the coast is exposed.

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During low tide, the ocean water level drops due to the gravitational pull of the Moon, exposing the land near the coast that is usually underwater. This exposed area is called the intertidal zone.

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Chapter 4: Structure of Ocean Floor - Intext question [Page 24]

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Balbharati Geography [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Structure of Ocean Floor
Intext question | Q 3. | Page 24
Balbharati Geography Integrated [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 4 Structure of Ocean Floor
Intext question | Q 3. | Page 152
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