Tidal Currents Quiz
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Which of the following is true about tidal currents?

  • They occur randomly throughout the day
  • They occur during both high and low tide (correct)
  • They occur during low tide only
  • They occur during high tide only

    • What happens to the velocity of tidal currents at high and low water?

  • It decreases (correct)
  • It increases
  • It becomes unpredictable
  • It remains constant

    • Where are muds usually found in the intertidal zone?

  • In mid intertidal areas
  • In high-energy areas
  • In low-energy areas (correct)
  • In offshore areas

    • What causes tidal currents to transport different particle sizes?

    <p>The direction of the current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does sediment transfer occur from offshore to nearshore within the intertidal zone?

    <p>During flood tide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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