Tides

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Across
  1. 3. Also contributes to the occurrence of tides other than the moon
  2. 8. The difference in height between high and low tide
  3. 9. The amount of high and low tides there are in a 24 hour day
  4. 11. This is the mechanism in the process of tides
  5. 12. Highest and lowest tides
  6. 13. The periodic rise and fall of sea level
  7. 14. Neap tides have a ______ tidal range because of the lower high tides and higher low tides
Down
  1. 1. The type tide when the water rises
  2. 2. During what moon phases do spring tides occur
  3. 4. The Bay of ______ is known for having the highest high tides
  4. 5. The type of tide when the water becomes lower
  5. 6. Spring tides have a ______ tidal range because of the higher high tides and lower low tides
  6. 7. Has the greatest influence on tides
  7. 8. How often do spring and neap tides occur in a month
  8. 10. If a tide drops back dramatically and suddenly, it could be a sign of a ______