NCEES Principles and Practice of Surveying Practice Exam

What type of land is defined by the ebb and flow of tides?

1. Wetlands

2. Coastal reserves

3. Tidelands

4. Fisheries

The correct answer is: Tidelands

Tidelands are specifically defined as areas of land that are periodically inundated by the ebb and flow of tides. This type of land includes both the intertidal zones—where the land is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide—and the areas that are influenced by tidal movements. Tidelands are critical ecosystems that support a variety of plant and animal life, adapting to the unique environmental conditions created by the changing water levels. Wetlands and coastal reserves do relate to water and often include tidal influences, but they encompass a broader range of ecosystems that may not be directly defined by the tidal movement. Fisheries pertain to areas specifically related to fish populations and their management, without the direct definition concerning tidal influences.