1. The chart below shows the predicted tide level during a 2-day period of time
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1. The chart below shows the predicted tide level during a 2-day period of time for Crescent City, CA on July 24 and 25, 2007. Answer the questions below based on the chart .090 t 1.090 How many high tides (or peaks) are there each day? . . If there is more than one, are they the same height above ML.L W? How many low tides (or troughs) are there each day If there is more than one, are they the same height above MLLW? What type of tidal pattern occurs at Crescent City? . . What is the maximum tidal range during this 2-day time period?Explanation / Answer
1).
There are 2 high tides visible in graph in 1 day (24hour) period, one is having relatively high amplitude and another one has lower amplitude
2).
No their relative height above the MLLW are not same that are 6.2 feet 4.1 feet
3).
There are 2 low tides visible in graph in 1 day (24hour) period, one is having relatively lowest amplitude and another one has lower amplitude having relative height of 1 feet, 3.7 feet
4).
No their relative height above the MLLW are not same that are 1 feet, 3.7 feet
5)
This chart shows a mixed tidal pattern (2 high and 2 low tides of different sizes)
6).
Maximum Tidal range of about 6.2 - 1 = 5.2 feet
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