Question 2022Navigation General

The correct answer is B) the stand of the tide. The point where the vertical rise or fall of the tide has stopped, before the tide starts to move in the opposite direction, is referred to as the "stand of the tide." This is the brief period of time when the tide has reached its highest or lowest point and pauses before reversing direction. The other answer choices are incorrect: A) Slack water refers to the period of time when there is little to no tidal current. C) The "reverse of the tide" does not accurately describe the specific point where the tide has stopped rising or falling. D) A rip tide is a strong, localized current that can pull swimmers away from shore, unrelated to the stand of the tide.