What Is the Difference Between Eustatic and Relative Sea Level

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between eustatic and relative sea level?

• A) Eustatic refers to the global sea level; relative refers to local sea level near land.
• B) Eustatic refers to global sea level; relative refers to sea levels with respect to mid-ocean ridges.
• C) Eustatic refers to sea levels that don't change; relative refers to local sea level.
• D) Eustatic refers to sea levels that are advantageous for shipping; relative sea level refers to high and low tides.
• E) There is no difference between them.

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