A steep wave moving upstream generated by the action of the tide crest in the enclosed area of a river mouth is called a ____
A) tidal node
B) tidal wave
C) tidal surge
D) tidal current
B
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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