Which of the following is NOT correct regarding tides?

A) They are complex twice daily oscillations in sea level.
B) They are influenced by the size, depth, and topography of ocean basins.
C) They are produced solely by the gravitational pull of the Sun.
D) They are influenced by shoreline configuration and latitude.


C

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A. With two oxygens, the caprylic acid is about twice as polar the caprylaldehyde. B. The caprylic acid reacts to form the water-soluble salt. C. The caprylaldehyde is a gas at room temperature. D. The caprylaldehyde behaves as a reducing agent, which neutralizes the sodium hydroxide.

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On the average, ________ fronts move the fastest of all fronts

A) warm B) cold C) stationary D) occluded E) hot

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The creation of the European Union in 1993 was intended to improve economies through which activities?

What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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