alleryWhat is the falling of sea level that reveals the intertidal zone called?
AFlooding
BSlack water
CEbbing
DSpringing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Ebbing
1. Falling sea level over several hours reveals the intertidal zone.
2. This stage is called ebbing.
3. Flooding is the rising stage and slack water is the pause.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, Characteristics_
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