Question

How do tides act like natural cleaners of the beaches and ports?

• A. Tides wash off the debris dumped on the shores and ports into the deep sea.
• B. Tides decompose plastic waste on the shores and ports.
• C. Tides separate organic waste in the ports from plastic waste.
• D. Tides naturally dissolve oil spills from ships to ocean water.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tides wash off the debris dumped on the shores and ports into the deep sea.

Tides are periodic movements of ocean water due to the Moon and Sun’s gravity. They act like natural cleaners of the beaches and ports by washing off the debris dumped into the deep sea.