Mean Sea Level

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mean sea level

• A)is a consistent value yet to be determined due to the variables involved in producing the tides.
• B)is at the same level along the entire North American coast.
• C)is based on average tidal levels recorded hourly at a given site over a period of many years.
• D)has very little variability across all ocean basins and,therefore,is treated as an absolute value.
• E)is constant enabling scientist to determine a single value thereof,though there are local minor variations.

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