If the Earth's Solid Surface Was Smooth and Completely Submerged

question 45

Essay

If the Earth's solid surface was smooth and completely submerged beneath the ocean,each location would experience two tides a day and the tidal reach would depend on the position of the location relative to the highest part of the bulge.This is not the case.Describe three factors,aside from the tide-generating force,that affect the timing and magnitude of tides.

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