The range of the tides is affected by the relative positions of the sun and the moon. During
the new moon and full moon, the highest high tides and the lowest low tides occur. During
the first and third quarters of the lunar month, the lowest high tides and highest low tides
occur. Throughout the month, the tidal range gradually increases and decreases between the
minimum and maximum values of the range.
• Sketch a graph of a tidal range as a function of time, showing what you think
the shape of a tidal cycle might look like for one month.

Question

The range of the tides is affected by the relative positions of the sun and the moon. During 
the new moon and full moon, the highest high tides and the lowest low tides occur. During 
the first and third quarters of the lunar month, the lowest high tides and highest low tides 
occur. Throughout the month, the tidal range gradually increases and decreases between the 
minimum and maximum values of the range.
• Sketch a graph of a tidal range as a function of time, showing what you think 
the shape of a tidal cycle might look like for one month.

anonymous · Answer

On your graph, 
indicate where you think each phase of the moon occurs

anonymous · Answer

@Mertsj Could you help me out?

mertsj · Answer

I really don't know anything about this.  Sorry

e.mccormick · Answer

Your t value will relate to the position of the moon.  Then, based on the position of the moon, do min/max points, and a few between.  Finally, connect the dots into a smooth curve.

anonymous · Answer

What is a t value? @e.mccormick

e.mccormick · Answer

Time, typically.  Your time relates to the position of the moon.

anonymous · Answer

Is that gonna be like on the x-axis?

e.mccormick · Answer

Yes.  And you could lable it like you would a periodic function, not with numbers, but with things like new moon, full moon, etc.

anonymous · Answer

Oh, ok that makes a lot more sence, thanks :)