Question 182Deck General70% to pass
"Seiche" is defined as a(n) _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) oscillation caused by the diminishing of forces which cause lake level fluctuations.
A seiche is an oscillation or wave in a body of water, typically a lake or bay, caused by atmospheric pressure changes or earthquakes. It is not a lake current or a storm system, which are the incorrect answers A and D. The key characteristic of a seiche is that it is an oscillation or wave-like movement of the water, which makes option B the correct definition.
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