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The highest tides are called ______________ tides.
Continental Crust
The thick, generally granitic layer of the earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, distinct from the denser, basaltic oceanic crust.
Upper Mantle
The upper mantle refers to the section of the Earth's mantle situated just beneath the Earth's crust, extending down to about 660 kilometers below the Earth's surface. This region is significant for its role in tectonic movements and the convection currents that drive plate tectonics.
Earth's Layers
The division of the Earth into distinct layers including the crust, mantle, and core, each with its own properties and composition.
Surface
The outermost or uppermost layer of an object or area which is in direct contact with the environment.
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