Question 1351Navigation General

The correct answer is D) the difference between the heights of high and low tide. The range of tide refers to the vertical distance between the high tide and low tide levels. This is the difference in water height between the high and low points of the tide cycle. The range of tide is an important factor in navigation, as it determines the minimum and maximum water depths in a given area. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the definition of the range of tide. The distance the tide moves out from the shore (A) is the tidal excursion, not the range. The maximum depth of the water at high tide (B) is a separate measurement from the range. The duration of time between the high and low tide (C) is the tidal period, not the range.