Question 182 Deck General

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"Seiche" is defined as a(n) _______________.

A lake current which is predominant during the spring and fall navigation season on the Great Lakes

B oscillation caused by the diminishing of forces which cause lake level fluctuations

C higher than normal high water or lower than normal low water

D unusually strong storm system which approaches the Great Lakes System generally from the Northeast

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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