The periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans and other large bodies of water.

A tide of increased range that occurs two times a month, at the new and full moons.

A tide of minimum range that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon.

The spin of a body on its axis.

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Term	Definition
Tide	The periodic rise and fall of the water level in the oceans and other large bodies of water.
Spring Tide	A tide of increased range that occurs two times a month, at the new and full moons.
Neap Tide	A tide of minimum range that occurs during the first and third quarters of the moon.
Rotation	The spin of a body on its axis.