Which of the Following Is True Regarding Mean Sea Level

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding mean sea level?

• A)a consistent value has yet to be determined due to all the variables involved in producing the tides.
• B)It is at the same level along the entire North American coast.
• C)it is calculated based on average tidal levels recorded hourly at a given site over a period of many years.
• D)the sea level along the Gulf Coast is the lowest for the coasts of the lower 48 United States.

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