Complete these questions in complete sentences!
How many major peaks (crests) are there over the 30 days in your high tide line?
Which major moon phases match with the peaks in your high tide line?
If you consider our tides notes on page 70, this shouldn’t be surprising. Explain why we would expect the high tide line to be HIGH during those two moon phases.
How many major dips are there over the 30 days in your high tide line?
Which major moon phases match with the dips in your high tide line?
Again, this shouldn’t be surprising. Explain why we would expect the high tide line to be LOW during those two moon phases.
Study your low tide line on your graph. During what day of the month is the low tide at its LOWEST? What moon phase is that?
Which day of the month has the largest tidal range (biggest difference between high tide and low tide)? Include the tidal range.
Would that tidal range from question #8 indicate a spring tide or a neap tide and explain why.
Which day of the month has the smallest tidal range (smallest difference between high tide and low tide)? Include the tidal range.