When boating on coastal waters, it is important to be aware of the tides. Why?

Question

A. High tide is a warning sign of bad weather.
B. Low tide is a warning sign of bad weather.
C. Tides cause electrical storms and hurricanes.
D. Tides cause water levels to rise and fall.

Answer 1

Tides cause water levels to rise and fall. This effects boats operating in tidal waterways. Sometimes tides can range several feet. So if you can imagine you left the dock at 7 am and the water was 5 feet. You return 6 hours later and the water is 1 foot. Going to have trouble getting to the dock if you are in anything more than a canoe.