13.2.2.1.1 - Semi-diurnal tide
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What is a semi-diurnal tide?
💡 Hint: Think of 'semi' meaning half.
How many high tides occur in a semi-diurnal tidal pattern?
💡 Hint: Remember the term 'diurnal' which indicates day.
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What is the primary characteristic of semi-diurnal tides?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'semi' means.
True or False: Semi-diurnal tides occur once every 12 hours.
💡 Hint: Remember the exact timing of tidal patterns.
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If a given coastline experiences semi-diurnal tides with high tides of 3 meters and 4 meters, explain why this might be different from the high tides of another nearby location.
💡 Hint: Consider how geography influences water movement.
Calculate the time interval between two consecutive high tides in a semi-diurnal tide pattern, providing reasoning for your answer.
💡 Hint: Think about how many total hours are in a lunar day.
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