alleryThe word spring in spring tide comes from what meaning?
AThe season of spring
BJump, burst forth, rise
CA freshwater source only
DThe coiled steel spring
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Jump, burst forth, rise
1. Spring tide is not named after the season.
2. It derives from the meaning jump, burst forth, rise.
3. This is like a natural spring of water.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, Range variation: springs and neaps_
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