USCG Exam PracticeTides and currents — predictions and corrections
Spring tides are characterized by which of the following?
- ✓ Greatest tidal range, occurring near new and full moonCorrect
- B. Smallest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
- C. Smallest tidal range, occurring near new and full moon
- D. Greatest tidal range, occurring near first and last quarter moon
Why A is correct
Bowditch Ch. 9 §902 states that spring tides occur near new and full moon and have the greatest range, while neap tides occur near first and last quarter moon and have the smallest range.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 9 §902