The most likely reason that lakes are not as strongly affected as oceans by the tides is
A. their lack of salinity.
B. their latitude.
C. the highly variable lake floor structure.
D. their depth.
E. their horizontal size.
Answer: E. their horizontal size.
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A) paralleled increases in computer technology. B) largely paralleled the price of oil. C) decreased as alternate forms of energy have become available. D) dwindled as interests in world hunger have risen.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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