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Because of the sun and moon, ocean water rises and falls how often each day?
ANever
BTwice
COnce
DThrice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Twice
1. The attraction of the sun and moon causes it.
2. The water rises and falls twice a day.
3. This is the tide.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 14, Movements of Ocean Water._
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