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robinn137

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Tidal friction is gradually slowing Earth's rotation. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Spring tides are seasonal tidal events. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
It is slowing Earth down by a few hundredths of a second per century. It is estimated that the days are
actually growing longer with the use of corals and clams in the fossil record. Information can be found
in the section The Dynamic Theory of Tides Adds Fluid Motion Dynamics to the Equilibrium



Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Spring tides occur every time there is a full and new moon. They have high tides that are very high and
low tides that are extremely low. Information can be found in the section Tides Are Forced Waves
Formed by Gravity and Inertia.



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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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