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Concept 4 Quiz

Discuss the factors that influence tides and describe the monthly tidal cycle, tidal patterns, and tidal currents.

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Question 1.
The largest daily tidal ranges are associated with ____________ tides.

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Question 2.
The tide-generating potential of the Sun is slightly less than half that of the Moon.

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Question 3.
The lowest daily tidal ranges are associated with neap tides.

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Question 4.
This type of tidal pattern is characterized by two high tides and two low tides of about equal height per tidal day.

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Question 5.
The horizontal flow of water that follows the rise and fall of tides is called a


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Question 6.
Ebb deltas are more commonly formed and prominent features of lagoons on the landward side of an inlet.

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Question 7.
Match the correct description to each tidal pattern.

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A two high tides and two low tides each about equal in height
B single high tide and single low tide
C two high tides and two low tides, but there is an inequality between tide heights
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Question 8.
Areas exposed during low tide and flooded during high tide are called


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