Which statement is true concerning the equilibrium theory of tides?

A) The theory assumes that the seafloor greatly influence tides.
B) The theory states that the surface of the ocean cannot conform to the combination of forces acting on it.
C) The theory presumes that the ocean conforms instantly to the forces that affect the position of its surface.
D) The theory presumes that the ocean surface is never in equilibrium with the forces acting on it.


C

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