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Scientists are not sure what causes internal waves
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Tides are casued by
a) the Coriolis effect
b) the sun's gravity with some effect from the Moon
c) the Sun's gravity only
d) Primarily the Moon's gravity with some effect from the Sun

Newton's equilibrium theory is more complex and explains more of the variables in tides than does Laplace's dynamic theory
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Besides lunar and solar gravity, influences on the tides
a) the season
b) Earth is not a perfect sphere and Coriolis effect
c) ocean basin shape
d) all of the answers are correct

Amphidromic points are
a) the locations ancient sailors dropped amphorae at high tide
b) points with no net water movement around which tides occur
c) points with maximum tidal variation
d) none of the answers are correct

A single high and low tide daily is called a ___________ tide
a) diurnal
b) biurnal
c) mixed
d) semi diurnal

Two unequal high and low tide daily is called a ___________ tide
a) diurnal
b) biurnal
c) mixed
d) semi diurnal

During _____ tides the sun and moon aligh relative to Earth
a) summer
b) neap
c) spring
d)

During _____ tides they are at right angles to the Earth
a) neap
b) spring
c) summer
d)

This test will cover chapter ________ of our text book
a) 2
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9

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