Q2. The graphs below show water levels over the course of a lunar month. Intertidal organisms will be exposed to the least air if they live between which tide markings? - Neap tide - Spring tide A B C D Water Level Time Submit
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Neap tide is a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water. This means the water level doesn't change much, so the intertidal zone is exposed to air for a longer period of time. Spring Show more…
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