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USCG Exam PracticeTides and currents — predictions and corrections

Spring tides are characterized by which of the following conditions?

  1. A. Smallest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
  2. ✓ Greatest tidal range, occurring near new and full moonCorrect
  3. C. Greatest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
  4. D. Smallest 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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