General Navigation USCG Question #2043 (Set 64)

When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high tides or two low tides, in a tidal day, the tides are called __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — semidiurnal

In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high tides or two low tides, in a tidal day, the tides are called', the verified fact is: 'semidiurnal'.

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