Approximately how large is the tidal range at Incheon on the Yellow Sea at spring tide?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. About nine metres
- Step 1: The Yellow Sea is shallow and narrows like a funnel. Step 2. This produces one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. Answer: About nine metres. Why not the others: The other values are too low or too high.
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