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The highest tides in the world, 15 to 16 m, occur in the:
ABay of Bengal
BGulf of Mexico
CHudson Bay
DBay of Fundy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Bay of Fundy
1. It lies in Nova Scotia, Canada.
2. The Bay of Fundy has the highest tides.
3. The tide rises about 240 cm an hour.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter 14, Movements of Ocean Water._
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