Practice - Tides and Their Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What are the two main types of tides?
💡 Hint: Think about maximum and minimum levels of the ocean.
What occurs during a spring tide?
💡 Hint: Relate it to full and new moons.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of tide occurs during the first and last quarters of the moon?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during the quarters of the moon phase.
True or False: Float-operated tide gauges measure tidal height using water pressure.
💡 Hint: Think about how float gauges function and their mechanism.
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Challenge Problems
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If a tide gauge measures a depth of 5 meters at a high tide and, during the next reading, the same location records 3 meters during low tide, calculate the tidal range. Discuss the implications of this range for recreational maritime activities.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of navigating between these heights.
Analyze how inaccurate tidal corrections could impact a hydrographic survey's outcomes. What measures could be taken to ensure the accuracy of tidal data used?
💡 Hint: Think about how various technologies and methodologies can help improve accuracy.
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