What has a large impact on the heights and patterns of tides?

a. Climate
b. Gravity
c. Wavelength
d. Basin topography


ANS: D
The shape of an ocean basin can heavily influence tidal heights. Landmasses and bathymetric features
can obstruct, divert, and even slow down tides. Information can be found in the section The Dynamic
Theory of Tides Adds Fluid Motion Dynamics to the Equilibrium

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