The tidal range toward the center of an ocean basin with a rotary standing tide is ________ the range at the edges of the basin.

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In a rotary standing tide, the water moves around the basin in a circular motion. This causes the water to pile up toward the edges of the basin, resulting in a higher tidal range at the edges. Toward the center of the basin, the water level remains relatively constant, resulting in a smaller tidal range.

The Tidal Range Toward the Center of an Ocean Basin