| 1. |
Why do tides occur? |
| 2. |
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? |