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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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The internal pressure exerted by water pushing against the cell wall, which helps maintain plant structure and firmness.

Absorbing Water

The process by which water molecules are taken in by a material or organism.

Leaf Abscission

The process by which a plant sheds its leaves, often in response to environmental factors or seasonal changes to conserve resources.

Temperatures

A measurement of the degree of heat or cold as manifested by the thermodynamic properties of a material or environment.