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La duración de la marea es el tiempo transcurrido entre:The duration of the tide (rise) is the time between:

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Correct answer: a) Low water and the next high water.

Why it is correct

The duration of the rise runs from low water to the next high water. Between two highs or two lows is a full cycle.

Why the others are not

  • b) That is a full cycle.
  • c) That is a full cycle.
  • d) Not a measure in use.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Duration: low to high.

Where this question comes from

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