geography MCQ #1143

A bore is caused by:

geography MCQ #1143

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A bore is caused by:

    • A) Rising tide with meeting river currents
    • B) Unequal heating of Oceans
    • C) Spring tide and strong winds
    • D) Friction from prevailing winds

    Answer: Rising tide with meeting river currents

    Explanation: A bore (tidal bore) occurs when a strong incoming tide is funnelled into a narrowing estuary, causing it to collide with the outflowing river current and form a wave front.