The time between high and low tide when the current changes direction is called ____.
A)ebb water
B)flood tides
C)slack water
D)amphidromic points

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The time between high and low tide when the current changes direction is called slack water. This period is characterized by very little current movement, as the current is changing direction. Ebb water refers to the movement of water away from the shore as the tide goes out, while flood tides refer to the movement of water toward the shore as the tide comes in. Amphidromic points are points in the ocean where the tidal range is zero.

The Time Between High and Low Tide When the Current