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What is the difference between the highest and lowest tides during a neap tide?
A neap tide happens during the quarter phase of the moon and they are weak tides. There is a very small difference between high and low tides during this time.
Currents that are caused by the Moon's gravity are called?
They are called high tides and low tides!
What kind of science studies waves currents tides acoustics and ocean atmosphere interactions?
Oceanography.
What is hydrographical map?
A map or chart showing depths of water, the nature of the bottom, contours of the bottom and coastline, and the tides and currents in sea.
What is the difference between waves and currents?
when the surface of the sea is distributed, waves are produced. waves are seen moving on the surface of water but actually their movement is not extensive and the movement of water from one part of the ocean to another gives rise to currents.
What is the difference between ocean current and rip current?
Ocean currents are currents that move across the globe from one temperature zone to another. Rip currents are localized currents caused by a combination of tides and waves agains the shore line where the water is shallow.
What is the study of tides and ocean currents called?
The study of tides, waves, currents and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere is a part of physical oceanogrpahy. Physical oceanographers study the physical properties of the ocean such as temperature, density, salinity, circulation, currents and tides.
What are tide currents?
Tidal currents are not quite the same thing as tides. Tidal currents are horizontal movements of water caused by the tides.
Describe the similarities and differences between gyres and currents?
A difference between gyres and currents is that currents are formed by the wind, but gyres are formed by currents.
What has the author W Bell Dawson written?
W. Bell Dawson has written: 'Methods of investigation of tides and currents' -- subject(s): Tides, Tidal currents 'Survey of tides and currents in Canadian waters'
When are the tidal currents strongest?
Tidal currents are strongest during the peak of high and low tides when the water level difference between two areas is greatest. This typically occurs around the times of high and low tide, when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun align.
Is the heavy waves caused by a hurricane called rip tides?
No, rip tides are not caused by heavy waves from hurricanes. Rip tides, also known as rip currents, are swift, narrow currents flowing away from the shore. They are typically caused by complex interactions between waves, currents, and geography, and can be dangerous for swimmers and surfers.
What are daily changes in the elevation of the ocean called?
Tide is the answer.
What is the difference between TIMING OF low and high tides and why?
the moon
Is the greatest difference between low and high tides occurs during a neap tide?
No, the greatest difference between low and high tides occurs during a spring tide, which happens when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in smaller tidal range.
What is the difference between the highest and lowest tides during a neap tide?
A neap tide happens during the quarter phase of the moon and they are weak tides. There is a very small difference between high and low tides during this time.
What has the author Richard J McKeone written?
Richard J. McKeone has written: 'Tides and ocean currents' -- subject(s): Tides, Ocean currents
