What are the two forces responsible for formation of the tides?
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gravitational attraction and centrifugal force |
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Coriolis force and Western intensification |
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tide force and centripetal force |
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normal force and frictional force |
Ebb tides and flood tides refer to ________.
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tsunamis |
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outgoing and incoming tides |
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high- and low- water stands |
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all of the above |
The period of the tidal wave is greater than the period of ________.
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gravity wave |
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capillary wave |
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tsunami wave |
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all of the above |
What happens when wave rays converge?
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(A) erosion and headland formation |
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(B) deposition and pocket beach formation |
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(C) erosion and formation of sea stacks |
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(A) and (C) are correct |
"During a warm phase in ENSO, ________."
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trade winds weaken |
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warm water flows eastward to Americas |
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coastal upwelling of cooler waters is interrupted |
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all of the above |
1. The teo forces responsible for tides are Gravitational forces of sun and moon and the centrifugal force due to spin of earth.
2. Ebb tides are outgoing water while Flood tides are incoming water.
What are the two forces responsible for formation of the tides? gravitational attraction and centrifugal force...