_______ Are Regular and Predictable Oscillations That Occur with Respect

question 1

Multiple Choice

_______ are regular and predictable oscillations that occur with respect to the level of the world's oceans.

• A) Waves
• B) Eustatic changes
• C) Tides
• D) Breakers
• E) Ocean oscillations

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Definitions:

Sunlit Layer

The topmost layer of ocean or body of water that receives sunlight, allowing photosynthesis in aquatic ecosystems.

Lake

A sizable inland body of water, usually freshwater, surrounded by land.

Littoral Zone

The area of a sea, lake, or river that is close to the shore and shallow enough for sunlight to penetrate, allowing plant growth.

Nutrient Trap

A mechanism or feature in an ecosystem that captures and retains nutrients, preventing them from being lost and thereby enhancing nutrient availability.