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Author Question: Which of the following occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment (i.e., in opposition or ... (Read 119 times)

biggirl4568

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are in alignment (i.e., in opposition or conjunction)?
 
  A) Neap tides B) A lower tidal range
  C) Ebb tides D) Maximum tidal ranges

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding tides?
 
  A) They are complex twice daily oscillations in sea level.
  B) They are influenced by the size, depth, and topography of ocean basins.
  C) They are produced solely by the gravitational pull of the Sun.
  D) They are influenced by shoreline configuration and latitude.


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vish98

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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