Multiple Choice
Some oceanic basins promote rotary standing tide waves. In the Northern Hemisphere, the tide wave rotates __________ and the tidal current rotates _______.
A) counterclockwise; clockwise
B) counterclockwise; counterclockwise
C) clockwise; counterclockwise
D) clockwise; clockwise
E) clockwise; the current does not rotate
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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