alleryWhat is a semi-diurnal tide?
ATwo highs and two lows daily
BOne tidal cycle per day
COne high every two days
DHighs only at night
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Two highs and two lows daily
1. Semi-diurnal tides have two high waters and two low waters each day.
2. A diurnal tide has just one cycle per day.
3. The other options are not tidal patterns described.
_Source: Wikipedia, Tide, Characteristics_
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