The Level of the Sea at the Shoreline Cannot Be

question 80

Multiple Choice

The level of the sea at the shoreline cannot be directly influenced by

• A) changes in wind speed.
• B) changes in atmospheric pressure.
• C) changes in air temperature.
• D) tidal forces.
• E) changes in sea temperature.

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