Question

A marine scientist collected data regarding the height of the tide at Clearwater Beach over the course of a week. The data is shown below. She concludes the tide will always be highest at night. Is she correct?

Tidal Height Vs. Time during January 17–24 at Clearwater Beach, FL Day
Low Tide High Tide 18-Jan
12:09 PM 6:39 PM 19-Jan
2:11 AM 7:40 PM 20-Jan
3:10 AM 8:37 PM 21-Jan
4:01 AM 9:28 PM 22-Jan
4:44 AM 10:14 PM 23-Jan
5:24 AM 10:55 PM 24-Jan
6:01 AM 11:33 PM

Answer 1

Hello there :)

The question here is asking you is the scientist is correct. Yes she is, the tide is always high during two times of each day. So here is your answer:

Yes; The tide always reaches a high point twice per 24 hour period

I hope this answer helps you and have a wonderful day:)