The broad, nearly horizontal plain affected by the tidal currents, which is exposed or nearly exposed at low tide but totally submerged at high tide, is called:

a. Tidal Flat
b. Delta
c. Tombolo
d. Baymouth bar


Ans: a. Tidal Flat

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