Question 183Deck General70% to pass
The phenomenon known as a "seiche" is most likely to occur on Lake Erie _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) when strong winds from the Northeast suddenly diminish.
A seiche is a standing wave that can occur in enclosed or semi-enclosed bodies of water, such as lakes, when strong winds push water to one end of the lake, then suddenly stop, causing the water to oscillate back and forth. This is most likely to occur on Lake Erie when strong northeasterly winds, which are common on the Great Lakes, suddenly diminish.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) the occurrence of a seiche is not limited to specific months, C) the alignment of the Moon and Sun does not directly cause a seiche, and D) the passage of a warm front is not the primary driver of a seiche event.
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