USCG Exam Practice · Tides and currents — predictions and corrections
Spring tides are characterized by which of the following conditions?
- ASmallest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
- BGreatest tidal range, occurring near new and full moon✓ correct
- CGreatest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
- DSmallest tidal range, occurring near new and full moon
Why B is correct
Bowditch Ch. 9 §902 states that spring tides occur near new and full moon and have the greatest range. Neap tides, which have the smallest range, occur near first and last quarter moon.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 9 §902
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