In certain areas of the S.

Pacific tides occur almost at the same time each day due to the influence by the:
A. Sun
B. Moon
C. Planets in conjunction
D. Regression of the nodes
ANSWER: A

Tropic tides are caused by:

A. Moon being at its maximum declination north or south
B. Moon crossing the equator
C. Sun and moon are in line
D. Sun and moon are at quadrature with the earth
ANSWER: A

How many high waters usually occur each day on the East coast of the United States?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
ANSWER: B

What does the term “TIDE “ refer to?

B. Horizontal movement of the water
B. Vertical movement of the water
C. Mixing tendency of the water
D. Salinity content of the water
ANSWER: B

Currents refer to the:

A. Vertical movement of the water
B. Horizontal movement of the water
C. Density changes in the water
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B

The set of the current is the:

A. Speed of the current at a particular time
B. Maximum speed of the current
C. Direction from which the current flows
D. Direction to which the current flows
ANSWER: D

Slack water occurs when there is:

A. No horizontal motion of the water
B. No vertical motion of the water
C. A weak ebb or flood current
D. Neither a vertical nor a horizontal motion
ANSWER: A

The movement of water away from shore or downstream is called what type of current?
A. Reversing
B. Ebb
C. Flood
D. Slack
ANSWER: B
Which of the following describes an ebb current?
A. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide
B. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide
C. Horizontal movement of water away from land following high tide
D. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide
ANSWER: C

Priming of the tide occurs:

A. At times of new and full moon
B. Between new and first quarter
C. Between first quarter and full moon
D. Between third quarter and new moon
ANSWER: B

Neap tides or the tides that have lower highs and higher lows occur when the moon is at?
A. Opposition with the earth and sun
B. Conjunction with the earth and sun
C. Quadrature with the earth and sun
D. Apogee
ANSWER: C

Spring tides or tides that have higher highs and lower lows occur when the moon is at?
A. Opposition or in conjunction with the earth and sun
B. Quadrature with the earth and sun
C. Apogee
D. Perigee
ANSWER: A

Mean low water is correctly defined as the average height of?

A. The two daily low tides
B. The high and low tides
C. All low waters
D. The lower low tides
ANSWER: C

The diurnal inequality of tides is caused by?

A. The moon being at perigee
B. The declination of the moon
C. Changing weather conditions
D. The moon being at apogee
ANSWER: B

In certain areas of the world there is often a slight fall of tide during the middle of the high water period. The practic
al effect is to create a longer period of stand at high water. This special feature is called?
A. Double high water
B. Perigean tide
C. Apogean tide bore
D. bore
ANSWER: A

When a strong current sets over an irregular bottom or meets an opposing current which of the following may occur?

A. Tide rips
B. Bore
C. Ebb current
D. Slack water
ANSWER: A

The period at high or low water during which there is no change in the height of the water is called?
A. Range of the tide
B. Plane of the tide
C. Stand of the tide
D. Reversing tide
ANSWER: C

Stand of the Tide is that time when?

A. The vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped
B. Slack waters occur
C. Tidal current is at maximum
D. The actual depth of water equals the charted depth
ANSWER: A

An important lunar cycle affecting the tidal cycle is called the modal period. How long is this cycle?
A. 16 days
B. 19 years
C. 6 years
D. 18 moths
ANSWER: B

The reference datum used in determining the heights of land features on most charts is?
A. Mean high water
B. Half tide level
C. Mean sea level
D. Mean low water
ANSWER: A

The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of the tide over the 19 years period is called?
A. Mean low water
B. Mean high water
C. Mean sea level
D. Half tide level
ANSWER: C

The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is?
A. Given in the table 3 of the tide tables
B. The highest possible level
C. Mean low water
D. The same as that used for the charts of the locality
ANSWER: D

The interval of the average elapsed time from the meridian transit of the moon until the next high tidies called the?
A. Harmonic constant
B. Tide cycle
C. Establishment of the port
D. Half tide level
ANSWER: C

Which of the following is a reference datum used for determining the depth of water as shown on an east coast chart
?
A. Half tide level
B. Mean high water
C. Mean low water
D. Mean sea level
ANSWER: C

The term “flood current” refers to that time when the water level is?
A. Moving towards the land
B. Not changing
C. Falling
D. Falling because of a rapid change in the wind
ANSWER: A

How many slack tidal currents usually occur each day?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
ANSWER: D

In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is?
A. When the slack water and stand coincide
B. At high water
C. At stand
D. At slack water
ANSWER: D

When utilizing a Pacific coast chart the reference plane of sounding is?
A. Mean low water
B. Mean low water
C. Mean lower low water
D. Lowest normal low water
ANSWER: C

The drift and set of tidal stream river and ocean currents refer to the?
A. Position and area of the current
B. Speed and direction toward which the current flows
C. Type and characteristic of the current flow
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B

The velocity of a rotary tidal current will be decreased when the moon is?
A. At apogee
B. At perigee
C. New
D. Full
ANSWER: A

Which statement is true concerning apogean tide?

A. They occur only at quadrature
B. They occur when the moon is nearest to the earth
C. They caused diurnal tides to become mixed
D. They have decreased from normal
ANSWER: D
The velocity of current in large coastal harbours is?
A. Unpredictable
B. Predicted in the tidal current tables
C. Generally constant
D. Generally too week
ANSWER: B

A tidal current which flows alternately in approximately in approximately opposite derections with a slack water at e
ach reversal of direction is called?
A. Reversing or rectilinear
B. Bore
C. Tide rips
D. Hydraulic
ANSWER: A

A current in a channel caused by a difference in the surface level at the two ends is called?
A. Reversing
B. Bore
C. Eddies
D. hydraulic
ANSWER: D

The shoreline shown on nautical charts of waters subject to large tidal fluctuations is usually the line of mean?
A. Lower low water
B. High water
C. Low water
D. Tide level
ANSWER: A

Which of the following statements regarding currents is/are correct? I.In general the speed of tidal currents are less a
long straight coasts than indented coasts. II.Stronger sets towards or away from the shore can be expected when pass
ing a straight coast than an indented one.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I or II
ANSWER: A

Regarding tides and currents, which of the following is/are correct? I.The time of slack water does not generally coin
cide with the time of high or low water. II.The time of maximum velocity of the current does not usually coincide wi
th the time of the most rapid change in the vertical height of the tide.
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I or II
ANSWER: C

What is the effect of climate change on sea levels?

A. Earths warming
B. Winds
C. Sea temperature
D. Earths in line with moon and sun
ANSWER: A

What is the level of water that charted depths displayed on a nautical chart are measured from and is always refers to
the date at which the soundings were taken regardless of method?
A. Chart datum
B. Tidal levels
C. Sounding depth
D. Tidal heights
ANSWER: A
What is the tide level for a given area is calculated by averaging the height of all of the lowest tides for that area over
a certain period of time?
A. Chart datum
B. Tidal heights
C. Tidal levels
D. Zero tide level
ANSWER: D
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1. "Stand" of the tide is that time when __________.

A. the vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped
B. slack water occurs
C. tidal current is at a maximum
D. the actual depth of the water equals the charted depth
ANSWER: A

2. What does the term "tide" refer to?

A. Horizontal movement of the water
B. Vertical movement of the water
C. Mixing tendency of the water
D. Salinity content of the water
ANSWER: B

3. The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the __________.
A. period
B. range
C. distance
D. depth
ANSWER: B

4. What is the definition of height of tide?

A. The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time
B. The vertical difference between the heights of low and high water
C. The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom
D. The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the ocean floor
ANSWER: A

5. When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high tides or two low
tides, in a tidal day, the tides are called __________.
A. diurnal tide
B. semi diurnal tide
C. solar
D. mixed tide
ANSWER: B

6. When the moon is at first quarter or third quarter phase, what type of tides will occur?
A. Apogean tide
B. Perigean tide
C. Neap tide
D. Spring tide
ANSWER: C
7. Mean high water is the average height of __________.
A. the higher high waters
B. the lower high waters
C. the lower of the two daily tides
D. all high waters
ANSWER: D

8. When the Moon's declination is maximum north, which of the following will occur?
A. Mixed-type tides
B. Higher high tides and lower low tides
C. Tropic tides
D. Equatorial tides
ANSWER: C

9. How many high waters usually occur each day on the East Coast of the United States?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
ANSWER: B

10. Your vessel goes aground in soft mud. You would have the best chance of refloating it on
the next tide if it grounded at_______?
A. low water neap
B. low water spring
C. high water neap
D. high water spring
ANSWER: B

11. Current refers to the __________.

A. vertical movement of the water
B. horizontal movement of the water
C. density changes in the water
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: B

12. The drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to the __________.
A. position and area of the current
B. speed and direction toward which the current flows
C. type and characteristic of the current's flow
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: B
13. Which term refers to the direction a current is flowing?
A. Set
B. Drift
C. Vector direction
D. Stand
ANSWER: A

14. Which publication contains information on navigation regulations, landmarks, channels,

anchorages, tides, currents
A. Coast pilot
B. Light list
C. Sailing direction
D. Pilot charts
ANSWER: A

15. What is an ebb current

A. A current at minimum flow
B. A current coming in
C. A current going out
D. A current at maximum flow
ANSWER: C

16. What describes a flood current?

A. Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after high tide
B. Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after low tide
C. Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following high tide
D. Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following low tide
ANSWER: B

17. Which is a weekly publication advising mariners of important matters affecting navigational
safety?
A. Light list
B. Notice to Mariners
C. Coast pilot
D. Sailing direction
ANSWER: B

18. What publication contains information about the port facilities in Cebu City?
A. World Port Index
B. Nautical Index
C. Sailing Direction
D. Mariners handbook
ANSWER: A
19. If a chart indicates the depth of water to be 6 fathoms and your draft is 6.0 feet, what is the
depth of the water under your keel? (Assume the actual depth and charted depth to be the same)
A. 36.0 feet
B. 26.5 feet
C. 30.0 feet
D. 56.5 feet
ANSWER: C

20. If the predicted lowest astronomical tide is 9.5 meters as shown below and the height of tide
is 1.4 meters. What is the total depth of water from seabed to sea surface

A. 10.9 meters
B. 11.2 meters
C. 10.1 meters
D. 8.1 meters
ANSWER: A

21. Based on the data provided below what is the range of tide?

A. 1.2 meters
B. 1.1 meters
C. 1.0 meters
D. 1.3 meters
ANSWER: C

22. You are entering at port limit and have been instructed to drop anchor due to low tide, your
ship’s draft is 13.5 meters and the narrow channel charted depth is 12.3 meters. What is the
required height of tide to pass safe the narrow channel ?
A. 1.0 meter
B. 2.0 meters
C. 0.5 meter
D 1.5 meters
ANSWER: A
23. Based on the data provided below what is the duration of fall ?

A. 6 hours 10 mins.
B. 5 hours 13 mins.
C. 5 hours 53 mins.
D. 6 hours 13 mins.
ANSWER: D

24. The charted depth of water at Cebu International port ( CIP ) was 9.5 meters and a low tide of
1.2 meters was predicted, what would be the depth of water at that location at low tide?
A. 10.7 meters
B. 10.5 meters
C. 8.3 meters
D. 12.7 meters
ANSWER: C

25. You are underway in a vessel with a draft of 6.0 feet. You are in an area where the charted
depth of the water is 4 fathoms. You would expect the depth of water beneath your keel to be
approximately __________
A. 24 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 12 feet
ANSWER: B

26. Your ship’s draft is 14.5 feet, the charted obstruction clearance is 1.5 feet, the required depth
is 16.0 feet and the charted depth 12.0 feet. What is the required height of tide to pass clear of a
charted obstruction.
A. 5.0 feet
B. 4.0 feet
C. 3.0 feet
D. 2.0 feet
ANSWER: B

27. Your draft in a channel is 39.5 feet. What is the depth in meters that can clear the bar at?
A. 13.17 meters
B. 6.58 meters
C. 21.87 meters
D. 12.19 meters
ANSWER: A
28. Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the
__________.
A. Tidal Current Tables
B. Mariners Guide
C. Tide Tables
D. Nautical Almanac
ANSWER: A

29. Information about currents on the Pacific Coast of the U. S. are found in the __________.
A. Tidal Current Tables
B. Nautical Almanac
C. Tide Tables
D. Ocean Current Tables
ANSWER: A

30. The Sailing Directions contain information on __________.

A. required navigation lights
B. lifesaving equipment standards
C. casualty reporting procedures
D. currents in various locations
ANSWER: D

31. Where would you find information about the time of high of tide at the specific location on
the particular day of the year?
A. Tide Tables
B. Tidal Current tables
C. Coast Pilot
D. Nautical Almanac
ANSWER: A

32. You wanted to know the prominent features on the entrance to a port including local
regulations and buoyage. What publication will you consult?
A. Radio Signals
B. Tide Tables
C. Light List
D. Sailing Directions
ANSWER: D

33. Is a type of nautical chart symbol in which it is used to indicate the tidal phase during the
tidal current flowing inland.
A. Ebb Tide Stream
B. Flood Tide Stream
C. Depth (Shallow Water)
D. Depth (Deep Water)
ANSWER: B
34. The following are the information that can be seen in Nautical publications except:
A. Tide Tables
B. Sailing Directions
C. Sight Reduction Tables
D. Weather Information
ANSWER: D

35. Include detailed tidal stream direction and strength information for key locations in northwest
Europe.
A. Nautical Almanac
B. Tidal Stream Atlases
C. Mean Neap
D. Spring Tidal Rates
ANSWER: B

36. Provide essential information to support port entry and coastal navigation for all classes of
ships at sea.
A. Pilot Chart
B. Sailing Directions
C. Admiralty Sailing Directions
D. Pilot Directions
ANSWER: C

37. The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is _____.
A. mean low water
B. the same as that used for the charts of the locality
C. the highest possible level
D. given in table three of the tide tables
ANSWER: B

38. In order to predict the actual depth of water using the Tide tables, the number obtained from
the Tide Tables______.
A. is the actual depth
B. should be added to or subtracted from the charted depth
C. should be multiplied by the charted depth
D. should be divided by the charted depth
ANSWER: B

39. When daylight savings time is kept the times of tide and current calculation must be adjusted.
One way of doing this is to______.
A. subtract one hour from the time listed under the reference stations
B. add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations
C. apply no correction, as the times listed under the reference stations are adjusted for daylight
saving time
D. add 15 degrees to the standard meridian when calculating the time difference
ANSWER: B
40. The lunar or tidal day is _____.
A. About 50 minutes shorter than the solar day
B. About 50 minutes longer than the solar day
C. About 10 minutes longer than the solar day
D. the same length as the solar day
ANSWER: B

41. What should you apply to Echo sounder reading to determine the depth of water?
A. Subtract the draft of the vessel
B. Add the draft of the vessel
C. Subtract the sea water correction
D. Add the sea water correction
ANSWER: B

42. An important lunar cycle affecting the tidal cycle is called the nodal period. How long is this
cycle?
A. 16 days
B. 18 days
C. 6 years
D. 19 years
ANSWER: D

43. Neap tides occur when the __________.

A. Moon is in its first quarter and third quarter phases
B. Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth
C. Moon's declination is maximum and opposite to that of the Sun
D. Sun and Moon are in conjunction
ANSWER: A

44. To predict the actual depth of water using the Tide Tables, the number obtained from the
Tide Tables is __________.
A. the actual depth
B. added to or subtracted from the charted depth
C. multiplied by the charted depth
D. divided by the charted depth
ANSWER: B

45. Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the
__________.
A. Mariner's Guide
B. Nautical Almanac
C. Tide Tables
D. Tidal Current Tables
ANSWER: D
46. A station listed in the Tide tables for which predictions are to be obtained by means of
differences and ratios.
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: C

47. A tide station at which continuous observation have been made over a minimum of a 19-year
Metonic cycle
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: A

48. A tide station at which continuous observation have been made over a minimum of 1 year but
less than 19-year Metonic cycle
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: B

49. For the water at the shore to go from high to low, and then from low to high. It occur in how
many hours and minutes?
A. 6 hours and 12.5 minutes
B. 24 hours and 50 minutes
C. 12 hours and 25 minutes
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: A

50. Which of the basic tidal patterns where there's only one high and one low tide a day.
A. semidiurnal tide
B. diurnal tide
C. mixed semidiurnal tide
D. abnormal tide
ANSWER: B
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MET-O 222 ODE-TQ FINAL

1. "Stand" of the tide is that time when __________.

A. the vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped
B. slack water occurs
C. tidal current is at a maximum
D. the actual depth of the water equals the charted depth
ANSWER: A

2. What does the term "tide" refer to?

A. Horizontal movement of the water
B. Vertical movement of the water
C. Mixing tendency of the water
D. Salinity content of the water
ANSWER: B

3. The difference between the heights of low and high tide is the __________.
A. period
B. range
C. distance
D. depth
ANSWER: B

4. What is the definition of height of tide?

A. The vertical distance from the tidal datum to the level of the water at any time
B. The vertical difference between the heights of low and high water
C. The vertical difference between a datum plane and the ocean bottom
D. The vertical distance from the surface of the water to the ocean floor
ANSWER: A

5. When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high tides or two low
tides, in a tidal day, the tides are called __________.
A. diurnal tide
B. semi diurnal tide
C. solar
D. mixed tide
ANSWER: B

6. When the moon is at first quarter or third quarter phase, what type of tides will occur?
A. Apogean tide
B. Perigean tide
C. Neap tide
D. Spring tide
ANSWER: C
7. Mean high water is the average height of __________.
A. the higher high waters
B. the lower high waters
C. the lower of the two daily tides
D. all high waters
ANSWER: D

8. When the Moon's declination is maximum north, which of the following will occur?
A. Mixed-type tides
B. Higher high tides and lower low tides
C. Tropic tides
D. Equatorial tides
ANSWER: C

9. How many high waters usually occur each day on the East Coast of the United States?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
ANSWER: B

10. Your vessel goes aground in soft mud. You would have the best chance of refloating it on
the next tide if it grounded at_______?
A. low water neap
B. low water spring
C. high water neap
D. high water spring
ANSWER: B

11. Current refers to the __________.

A. vertical movement of the water
B. horizontal movement of the water
C. density changes in the water
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: B

12. The drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to the __________.
A. position and area of the current
B. speed and direction toward which the current flows
C. type and characteristic of the current's flow
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: B
13. Which term refers to the direction a current is flowing?
A. Set
B. Drift
C. Vector direction
D. Stand
ANSWER: A

14. Which publication contains information on navigation regulations, landmarks, channels,

anchorages, tides, currents
A. Coast pilot
B. Light list
C. Sailing direction
D. Pilot charts
ANSWER: A

15. What is an ebb current

A. A current at minimum flow
B. A current coming in
C. A current going out
D. A current at maximum flow
ANSWER: C

16. What describes a flood current?

A. Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after high tide
B. Horizontal movement of the water toward the land after low tide
C. Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following high tide
D. Horizontal movement of the water away from the land following low tide
ANSWER: B

17. Which is a weekly publication advising mariners of important matters affecting navigational
safety?
A. Light list
B. Notice to Mariners
C. Coast pilot
D. Sailing direction
ANSWER: B

18. What publication contains information about the port facilities in Cebu City?
A. World Port Index
B. Nautical Index
C. Sailing Direction
D. Mariners handbook
ANSWER: A
19. If a chart indicates the depth of water to be 6 fathoms and your draft is 6.0 feet, what is the
depth of the water under your keel? (Assume the actual depth and charted depth to be the same)
A. 36.0 feet
B. 26.5 feet
C. 30.0 feet
D. 56.5 feet
ANSWER: C

20. If the predicted lowest astronomical tide is 9.5 meters as shown below and the height of tide
is 1.4 meters. What is the total depth of water from seabed to sea surface

A. 10.9 meters
B. 11.2 meters
C. 10.1 meters
D. 8.1 meters
ANSWER: A

21. Based on the data provided below what is the range of tide?

A. 1.2 meters
B. 1.1 meters
C. 1.0 meters
D. 1.3 meters
ANSWER: C

22. You are entering at port limit and have been instructed to drop anchor due to low tide, your
ship’s draft is 13.5 meters and the narrow channel charted depth is 12.3 meters. What is the
required height of tide to pass safe the narrow channel ?
A. 1.0 meter
B. 2.0 meters
C. 0.5 meter
D 1.5 meters
ANSWER: A
23. Based on the data provided below what is the duration of fall ?

A. 6 hours 10 mins.
B. 5 hours 13 mins.
C. 5 hours 53 mins.
D. 6 hours 13 mins.
ANSWER: D

24. The charted depth of water at Cebu International port ( CIP ) was 9.5 meters and a low tide of
1.2 meters was predicted, what would be the depth of water at that location at low tide?
A. 10.7 meters
B. 10.5 meters
C. 8.3 meters
D. 12.7 meters
ANSWER: C

25. You are underway in a vessel with a draft of 6.0 feet. You are in an area where the charted
depth of the water is 4 fathoms. You would expect the depth of water beneath your keel to be
approximately __________
A. 24 feet
B. 18 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 12 feet
ANSWER: B

26. Your ship’s draft is 14.5 feet, the charted obstruction clearance is 1.5 feet, the required depth
is 16.0 feet and the charted depth 12.0 feet. What is the required height of tide to pass clear of a
charted obstruction.
A. 5.0 feet
B. 4.0 feet
C. 3.0 feet
D. 2.0 feet
ANSWER: B

27. Your draft in a channel is 39.5 feet. What is the depth in meters that can clear the bar at?
A. 13.17 meters
B. 6.58 meters
C. 21.87 meters
D. 12.19 meters
ANSWER: A
28. Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the
__________.
A. Tidal Current Tables
B. Mariners Guide
C. Tide Tables
D. Nautical Almanac
ANSWER: A

29. Information about currents on the Pacific Coast of the U. S. are found in the __________.
A. Tidal Current Tables
B. Nautical Almanac
C. Tide Tables
D. Ocean Current Tables
ANSWER: A

30. The Sailing Directions contain information on __________.

A. required navigation lights
B. lifesaving equipment standards
C. casualty reporting procedures
D. currents in various locations
ANSWER: D

31. Where would you find information about the time of high of tide at the specific location on
the particular day of the year?
A. Tide Tables
B. Tidal Current tables
C. Coast Pilot
D. Nautical Almanac
ANSWER: A

32. You wanted to know the prominent features on the entrance to a port including local
regulations and buoyage. What publication will you consult?
A. Radio Signals
B. Tide Tables
C. Light List
D. Sailing Directions
ANSWER: D

33. Is a type of nautical chart symbol in which it is used to indicate the tidal phase during the
tidal current flowing inland.
A. Ebb Tide Stream
B. Flood Tide Stream
C. Depth (Shallow Water)
D. Depth (Deep Water)
ANSWER: B
34. The following are the information that can be seen in Nautical publications except:
A. Tide Tables
B. Sailing Directions
C. Sight Reduction Tables
D. Weather Information
ANSWER: D

35. Include detailed tidal stream direction and strength information for key locations in northwest
Europe.
A. Nautical Almanac
B. Tidal Stream Atlases
C. Mean Neap
D. Spring Tidal Rates
ANSWER: B

36. Provide essential information to support port entry and coastal navigation for all classes of
ships at sea.
A. Pilot Chart
B. Sailing Directions
C. Admiralty Sailing Directions
D. Pilot Directions
ANSWER: C

37. The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is _____.
A. mean low water
B. the same as that used for the charts of the locality
C. the highest possible level
D. given in table three of the tide tables
ANSWER: B

38. In order to predict the actual depth of water using the Tide tables, the number obtained from
the Tide Tables______.
A. is the actual depth
B. should be added to or subtracted from the charted depth
C. should be multiplied by the charted depth
D. should be divided by the charted depth
ANSWER: B

39. When daylight savings time is kept the times of tide and current calculation must be adjusted.
One way of doing this is to______.
A. subtract one hour from the time listed under the reference stations
B. add one hour to the times listed under the reference stations
C. apply no correction, as the times listed under the reference stations are adjusted for daylight
saving time
D. add 15 degrees to the standard meridian when calculating the time difference
ANSWER: B
40. The lunar or tidal day is _____.
A. About 50 minutes shorter than the solar day
B. About 50 minutes longer than the solar day
C. About 10 minutes longer than the solar day
D. the same length as the solar day
ANSWER: B

41. What should you apply to Echo sounder reading to determine the depth of water?
A. Subtract the draft of the vessel
B. Add the draft of the vessel
C. Subtract the sea water correction
D. Add the sea water correction
ANSWER: B

42. An important lunar cycle affecting the tidal cycle is called the nodal period. How long is this
cycle?
A. 16 days
B. 18 days
C. 6 years
D. 19 years
ANSWER: D

43. Neap tides occur when the __________.

A. Moon is in its first quarter and third quarter phases
B. Sun and Moon are on opposite sides of the Earth
C. Moon's declination is maximum and opposite to that of the Sun
D. Sun and Moon are in conjunction
ANSWER: A

44. To predict the actual depth of water using the Tide Tables, the number obtained from the
Tide Tables is __________.
A. the actual depth
B. added to or subtracted from the charted depth
C. multiplied by the charted depth
D. divided by the charted depth
ANSWER: B

45. Information about the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents is found in the
__________.
A. Mariner's Guide
B. Nautical Almanac
C. Tide Tables
D. Tidal Current Tables
ANSWER: D
46. A station listed in the Tide tables for which predictions are to be obtained by means of
differences and ratios.
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: C

47. A tide station at which continuous observation have been made over a minimum of a 19-year
Metonic cycle
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: A

48. A tide station at which continuous observation have been made over a minimum of 1 year but
less than 19-year Metonic cycle
A. Primary tide station
B. Secondary tide station
C. Subordinate tide station
D. Marine tide station
ANSWER: B

49. For the water at the shore to go from high to low, and then from low to high. It occur in how
many hours and minutes?
A. 6 hours and 12.5 minutes
B. 24 hours and 50 minutes
C. 12 hours and 25 minutes
D. None of these answer
ANSWER: A

50. Which of the basic tidal patterns where there's only one high and one low tide a day.
A. semidiurnal tide
B. diurnal tide
C. mixed semidiurnal tide
D. abnormal tide
ANSWER: B
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MARITIME TRAINING AND TRAINING CENTER
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METO 222
FINAL EXAMINATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. In certain areas of the S. Pacific, tides occur almost at the same time each day due to the
influence by the:
a. Sun b. Moon c. Planets in conjunction d. Regression of the nodes

2. The amount that a current travels in one hour is termed as:

a. Set b. Flood c. Drift d. Ebb

3. Tides having higher lows and lower highs occur when:

a. The moon is at its maximum north declination
b. The sun and the moon are in conjunction
c. The sun and the moon are in opposition
d. The moon is at first and last quarter

4. When two consecutive high or low waters are of large difference in heights, they are called:
a. Diurnal tides b. Semi diurnal tides c. Mixed tides d. Tropic tides

5. When there are small differences between the heights of two successive high or low tides, they
are called:
a. Diurnal b. Semi-diurnal c. Solar d. Mixed

6. A tide is called diurnal when:

a. Only one high and one low water occurs in a lunar day
b. The high tide is higher and low tide is lower than normal
c. The high tide and low tide are six hours apart
d. Two high tides occur during the lunar day

7. Tropic tides are caused by:

a. Moon being at its maximum declination north or south
b. Moon crossing the equator
c. Sun and moon are in line
d. Sun and moon are at quadrature with the earth
 8. Neap tides or the tides that have lower highs and higher lows occur when the moon is at:
a. Opposition with the earth and sun
b. Conjunction with the earth and sun
c. Quadrature with the earth and sun
d. Apogee
9. Spring tides or tides that have higher highs and lower lows occur when the moon is at:
a. Opposition or in conjunction with the earth and sun
b. Quadrature with the earth and sun
c. Apogee
d. Perigee

10. Mean low water is correctly defined as the average height of:
a. The two daily low tides
b. The high and low tides
c. All low waters
d. The lower low tides

11. Although, tide tables list the times and heights of tides at a specific locale, these can be altered
by:
I. Onshore winds tending to rise the level of tides
II . Low atmospheric pressure causing tides to be higher than normal

a. I only b. II only c. Both I and II d. Neither I nor II

12. The diurnal inequality of tides is caused by:

a. The moon being at perigee
b. The declination of the moon
c. Changing weather conditions
d. The moon being at apogee

13. In certain areas of the world, there is often a slight fall of tide during the middle of the high
water period. The practical effect is to create a longer period of stand at high water. This special
feature is called:
a. Double high water
b. Perigean tide
c. Apogean tide bore
d. bore

14. When a strong current sets over an irregular bottom, or meets an opposing current, which of
the following may occur?
a. Tide rips b. Bore c. Ebb current d. Slack water
15. The period at high or low water during which there is no change in the height of the water is
called:
a. Range of the tide b. Plane of the tide c. Stand of the tide d. Reversing tide

16. “Stand of the Tide” is that time when:

a. The vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped
b. Slack waters occur
c. Tidal current is at maximum
d. The actual depth of water equals the charted depth

17. What does the term “TIDE “ refer to?

a. Horizontal movement of the water
b. Vertical movement of the water
c. Mixing tendency of the water
d. Salinity content of the water

18. The range of tide is the:

a. Distance the tide moves out from the shore
b. Duration of time between high and low tide
c. Difference between the heights of high and low tides
d. Maximum depth of the water at high tide

19. How many high waters usually occur each day on the East coast of the United States?
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

20. Currents refer to the:

a. Vertical movement of the water
b. Horizontal movement of the water
c. Density changes in the water
d. None of the above

21. The set of the current is the:

a. Speed of the current at a particular time
b. Maximum speed of the current
c. Direction from which the current flows
d. Direction to which the current flows

22. Slack water occurs when there is:

a. No horizontal motion of the water
b. No vertical motion of the water
c. A weak ebb or flood current
d. Neither a vertical nor a horizontal motion
23. The movement of water away from shore or downstream is called what type of current?
a. Reversing b. Ebb c. Flood d. Slack

24. The velocity of a rotary tidal current will increase when the moon is:
a. New b. Full c. At perigee d. All of the above

25. An important lunar cycle affecting the tidal cycle is called the modal period. How long is this
cycle?
a. 16 days b. 19 years c. 6 years d. 18 moths

26. Which of the following describes an ebb current?

a. Horizontal movement of water away from the land following low tide
b. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following low tide
c. Horizontal movement of water away from land following high tide
d. Horizontal movement of water towards the land following high tide

27. The reference datum used in determining the heights of land features on most charts is;
a. Mean high water b. Half tide level c. Mean sea level d. Mean low water

28. The shoreline shown on nautical charts of waters subject to large tidal fluctuations is usually the
line of mean;
a. Lower low water b. High water c. Low water d. Tide level

29. Which of the following statements regarding currents is/are correct?

I.In general, the speed of tidal currents are less along straight coasts than indented
coasts
II.Stronger sets towards or away from the shore can be expected when passing a
straight coast than an indented one.
a. I only b. II only c. Both I and II d. Neither I or II

30. Regarding tides and currents, which of the following is/are correct?
I.The time of slack water does not generally coincide with the time of high or low water.
II.The time of maximum velocity of the current does not usually coincide with the time of the
most rapid change in the vertical height of the tide.
a. I only b. II only c. Both I and II d. Neither I or II

31. Priming of the tide occurs;

a. At times of new and full moon
b. Between new and first quarter
c. Between first quarter and full moon
d. Between third quarter and new moon
32. Lagging of the tide occurs;
a. Between first quarter and full moon
b. Between new and first quarter
c. Between full moon and third quarter
d. Moon and earth are at quadrature

33. The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of the tide over the 19 years period is
called;
a. Mean low water b. Mean high water c. Mean sea level d. Half tide level

34. The datum from which the predicted heights of tides are reckoned in the tide tables is;
a. Given in the table 3 of the tide tables
b. The highest possible level
c. Mean low water
d. The same as that used for the charts of the locality

35. The interval of the average elapsed time from the meridian transit of the moon until the next
high tidies called the;
a. Harmonic constant
b. Tide cycle
c. Establishment of the port
d. Half tide level

36. Which of the following is a reference datum used for determining the depth of water as shown
on an east coast chart?
a. Half tide level b. Mean high water c. Mean low water d. Mean sea level

37. The term “flood current” refers to that time when the water level is;
a. Moving towards the land c. Not changing
b. Falling d. Falling because of a rapid change in the wind
c.
38. How many slack tidal currents usually occur each day?
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

39. In a river subject to tidal currents, the best time to dock a ship without the assistance of tugs is;
a. When the slack water and stand coincide
b. At high water
c. At stand
d. At slack water
40. When utilizing a Pacific coast chart, the reference plane of sounding is;
a. Mean low water
b. Mean low water
c. Mean lower low water
d. Lowest normal low water

41. The drift and set of tidal stream, river and ocean currents refer to the;
a. Position and area of the current
b. Speed and direction toward which the current flows
c. Type and characteristic of the current flow
d. None of the above

42. The velocity of a rotary tidal current will be decreased when the moon is;
a. At apogee b. At perigee c. New d. Full

43. Which statement is true concerning apogean tide;

a. They occur only at quadrature
b. They occur when the moon is nearest to the earth
c. They caused diurnal tides to become mixed
d. They have decreased from normal

44. The velocity of current in large coastal harbours is;

a. Unpredictable
b. Predicted in the tidal current tables
c. Generally constant
d. Generally too week

45. A tidal current which flows alternately in approximately in approximately opposite derections
with a slack water at each reversal of direction is called;
a. Reversing or rectilinear
b. Bore
c. Tide rips
d. Hydraulic

46. A current in a channel caused by a difference in the surface level at the two ends is called;
a. Reversing b. Bore c. Eddies d. hydraulic

47.“Stand of the Tide” is that time when:

a. The vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped
b. Slack waters occur
c. Tidal current is at maximum
d. The actual depth of water equals the charted depth

48. What does the term “TIDE “ refer to?

a. Horizontal movement of the water
b. Vertical movement of the water
c. Mixing tendency of the water
d. Salinity content of the water

49. The range of tide is the:

a. Distance the tide moves out from the shore
b. Duration of time between high and low tide
c. Difference between the heights of high and low tides
d. Maximum depth of the water at high tide

50. How many high waters usually occur each day on the East coast of the United States?
a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four

________________________ GOOD LUCK______________________

Prepared By:

Capt. Armando N. Briones