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

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

opcode · Answer

Best bet is #2. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide Also this is the wrong section :-P. (This is Computer Science, not Biology/Geology.)

anonymous · Answer

oh i forgot to put i picked 2 but 4 could also be the answer, so i am right about 2 ? and i know i made a mistake putting it into the wrong section  @Opcode  i gave you a medal

opcode · Answer

Four couldn't be the 'best' answer. Tides are generally slow coming, gradually growing up shore, so no four is not a good answer at all. Yes, you are correct about number two though.