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Why do tides occur? |
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What is the definition of "flood", "ebb", "high water", and "low water"? |
3. |
Approximately how long does the low water last?
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4. |
What is a long period of tide? |
5. |
How many flood and ebb tides should there be each day? |
6. |
What does the "*" sign mean in the tide table? |
7. |
What are "spring tides" and "neap tides"? Are they shown in the tide table? |
8. |
Why the spring tide still occurs during the full moon phase when the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun?
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9. |
Is spring tide affected by the seasons? |
10. |
What is the "lunitidal interval"? |
11. |
What is the "higher transit of the Moon"? |
12. |
How is tide table data calculated? |
13. |
What is the datum of the tides? |
14. |
How is tidal energy used to generate electricity? |
15. |
How does tide influence fisheries and aquaculture? |