Practice question
What is 'Amplitud de Marea' (Tidal Range), and why is it significant for sports boats in Chilean coastal bays?
- The horizontal distance between high-tide and low-tide shorelines
- The duration in hours between two consecutive high tides
- The vertical difference in height between Pleamar (high tide) and Bajamar (low tide), affecting available water depth at docks and ramps
- The maximum speed of tidal currents in the center of the bay
Answer: C — The vertical difference in height between Pleamar (high tide) and Bajamar (low tide), affecting available water depth at docks and ramps
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