Q. Neap tides occur when the earth, sun and moon forms at which of the following angle?

[A] 60

[B] 90

[C] 120

[D] 180

Answer: B
Notes:

A spring tide—popularly known as a “King Tide”—refers to the ‘springing forth’ of the tide during new and full moon.

A neap tide—seven days after a spring tide—refers to a period of moderate tides when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

 

Source: NCERT

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