Which of the following is true about a tidal current?
A)The velocity of a tidal current increases with depth.
B)The velocity is always greater in the open ocean away from land.
C)Tidal currents reach maximum velocity midway between high tide and low tide.
D)Tidal currents only approach shore during a storm surge.

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Tidal currents reach maximum velocity midway between high tide and low tide. This is known as the tidal current maxima. The velocity may vary depending on factors such as ocean depth, bottom topography, and the configuration of land masses. The other options are not true for all tidal currents.

Which of the Following Is True About a Tidal Current