Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Concerning Tides

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning tides?

• A) Because tides travel across the ocean, the crests and troughs that cause high and low tides are very large.
• B) Tidal bulges are gravitational bulges that stay aligned with the moon or inertial bulges due to centrifugal force.
• C) The combined forces of gravity and inertia result in tides.
• D) The sun and the moon influence tides.

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