Question 2018Navigation General

The correct answer is A) range. The range is the difference between the heights of low and high tide. This is a key concept in understanding tides and is important knowledge for those seeking a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License. The range can vary depending on factors such as location, weather, and lunar cycles. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the difference between low and high tide. Depth refers to the vertical distance from the surface to the seafloor, period refers to the time between successive high or low tides, and distance is a more general term that does not specifically capture the difference in tide heights.