USCG USCG GENNAV
Set 8 • Question #221 of 246
Launch Interactive Practice Room In some parts of the world there is often a slight fall in tide during the middle of the high water period. The effect is to create a longer period of stand at higher water. This special feature is called a(n) __________.
A
apogean tide
B
double high water
✓ Correct Answer
C
perigean tide
D
bore
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG General Navigation principles (Bowditch, Light Lists, and Coast Pilots), regarding 'In some parts of the world there is often a slight fall in tide during the middle of the high water period. The effect is to create a longer period of stand at higher water. This special feature is called a(n)', the verified fact is: 'double high water'.
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