What makes defining sea level a complex task?

Understanding Sea Level: Challenges and Implications

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Science, Geography
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9th - 12th Grade
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The uniform shape of the Earth
The absence of tides
The consistent gravitational pull
The influence of the moon and Earth's shape
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it necessary to collect sea level data over decades?
To track daily tidal movements
To measure the height of waves
To observe the effects of lunar and solar tides
To account for short-term weather changes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the sun in influencing tides?
It creates tides larger than the moon's
It creates tides about half the size of the moon's
It has no effect on tides
It cancels out the moon's tides
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do satellites help in measuring sea level?
By tracking the movement of tectonic plates
By using radar to measure sea level from space
By observing the color of the ocean
By measuring the height of waves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't we rely solely on land-based instruments to measure sea level?
Because land is constantly moving
Because they are too expensive
Because they are inaccurate
Because land is always stationary
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are gravitational anomalies?
Zones with constant sea level
Places with no gravitational force
Areas with varying gravitational pull
Regions with uniform gravity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do gravitational anomalies affect sea level?
They make water disappear
They cause water to bunch up in some areas
They have no effect on water distribution
They cause water to spread evenly
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