Practice Tide Gauges (10.3.3) - Hydrographic Surveying

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Question 1.
What type of tide gauge uses a float to measure water levels?
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Think of a buoy mechanism.
Question 2.
Which tide gauge measures pressure from the water column?
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Consider how a barometer works.
3Question 3.
What does a float-operated tide gauge measure?
- Water pressure
- Water level changes
- Temperature
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Think about how it works with a buoy.
4Question 4.
True or False: Pressure-type gauges are less effective in rough seas than float-operated gauges.
- True
- False
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Think about the operational mechanics.
Question 5.
Consider a harbor that uses float-operated gauges for tide measurement. A storm occurs, causing erratic waves. Discuss how this could impact the data collected and what alternatives could mitigate inaccuracies.
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Reflect on how the environment affects basic physical devices.
Question 6.
Analyze the implications of inaccuracies in tide measurement for coastal development projects, focusing on a specific example.
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Consider the consequences of poor data in construction.

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