Which of these best describes the meaning of the word, seiche?
- Alignment of three or more celestial bodies
- Horizontal mass of rock, intruded between older layers of sedimentary rock
- Standing wave in a body of water
- Change in the Earths magnetic field in and around the source of a tsunami
Answer
The correct answer is C) Standing wave in a body of water.
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