Q316
The tide produced when the moon and the sun are at right angles to the earth, thus pulling in opposite directions, is called
A.
neap tide
AnswerB.
spring tide
C.
diurnal tide
D.
ebb tide
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Neap tides occur when the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon form a right angle, at first and last quarters for the Moon. The Moon's gravity is mostly responsible for our tides, but the Sun also plays a role. The Sun is much larger than our Moon.