Practice - Tide Gauges
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Practice Questions
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What type of tide gauge uses a float to measure water levels?
💡 Hint: Think of a buoy mechanism.
Which tide gauge measures pressure from the water column?
💡 Hint: Consider how a barometer works.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does a float-operated tide gauge measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how it works with a buoy.
True or False: Pressure-type gauges are less effective in rough seas than float-operated gauges.
💡 Hint: Think about the operational mechanics.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a harbor that uses float-operated gauges for tide measurement. A storm occurs, causing erratic waves. Discuss how this could impact the data collected and what alternatives could mitigate inaccuracies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the environment affects basic physical devices.
Analyze the implications of inaccuracies in tide measurement for coastal development projects, focusing on a specific example.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of poor data in construction.
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