Question

1. high tides and low tides were measured four times at the same location. what date is most likely to represent a spring tide? april 2 april 4 april 6 april 8

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the tidal range

The tidal range is the difference between high - tide depth and low - tide depth.
For April 2: \(3.5−1.4 = 2.1\) meters.
For April 4: \(4.2−1.1=3.1\) meters.
For April 6: \(3.8−1.5 = 2.3\) meters.
For April 8: \(3.5−1.8=1.7\) meters.

Step2: Recall the characteristic of spring tide

Spring tides have a larger tidal range (due to the alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth).

Answer:

April 4