Question

Which of the following statements best defines tides? (1 point)
1. when waves get bigger because of an approaching storm
2. the rise and fall of ocean water that occurs about every 12.5 hours
3.the rise of ocean water that occurs 12 times a day
4. a giant wave that can be extremely dangerous without warning

Answer 1

@whpalmer4

Answer 2

2. the rise and fall of ocean water that occurs about every 12.5 hours

Answer 3

well >>>the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.

Answer 4

yes, @destinymasha is correct

Answer 5

yay! thanks @whpalmer4

Answer 6

thanks theres more im looking over now

Answer 7

thanks @AngelicMelody

Answer 8

bring it on

Answer 9

no problem

Answer 10

1. there is a "storm tide" but that's not the usual meaning
3. the tides are caused by the moon (and to a lesser degree the sun) and so 12 times a day is way too many tides
4. there is a "tidal wave" but again, that's not the usual meaning.

so #2 is the best choice.

Answer 11

Which of the following is true about spring tides but is not true about neap tides? (1 point)
1.They must occur during a new moon in the spring.
2.They occur during the moon’s first-quarter and third-quarter phases.
3.They only occur during a full moon.
4.They can occur twice a month, during a new or full moon. im unsure but once i saw someone posted 4 as the answer im looking over about 1 and 2

Answer 12

I'm out of here, good luck!

Answer 13

okay thanks!

Answer 14

3.They only occur during a full moon.

Answer 15

@AngelicMelody

Answer 16

i think

Answer 17

ill go with that thanks

Answer 18

wlcm