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| Description: Tidal patterns Many factors influence the tides Shape of the coastline Configuration of the ocean basin Water depth Main tidal patterns Diurnal tidal pattern A single high and low tide each tidal day Occurs along the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico Semidiurnal tidal pattern Two high and two low tides each tidal day Little difference in the high and low water heights Common along the Atlantic Coast of the United States Main tidal patterns Mixed tidal pattern Two high and two low waters each day Large inequality in high water heights, low water heights, or both Prevalent along the Pacific Coast of the United States Picture Stats: Views: 254 Filesize: 759.38kB Height: 689 Width: 1396 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=39714 |