alleryWhat does mean sea level (MSL) represent as a tide reference level?
AThe highest predicted tide
BThe lowest predicted tide
CThe average sea level
DThe mean of spring highs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The average sea level
1. MSL is the average sea level.
2. It is constant for any location over a long period.
3. Highest and lowest predicted tides are HAT and LAT.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, Reference levels_
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