USCG Exam PracticeTides and currents — predictions and corrections
The term 'flood current' refers to which condition?
- A. The vertical rise of sea level during a spring tide
- ✓ The horizontal flow of water moving inward with the rising tideCorrect
- C. The brief period of zero horizontal flow at the turn of the tide
- D. The horizontal flow of water moving seaward with the falling tide
Why B is correct
Tidal currents are the horizontal flow associated with the tide. Flood is the incoming flow, ebb is the outgoing flow, and slack water is the brief period of zero flow at the turn.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 9 §903