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What best describes the reason why neap tides occur?

A. Neap tides occur in the fall and winter months when the Sun and Moon align obliquely to each other.
B. Neap tides occur when the angle between the Earth and Sun is 90° offsetting the attraction of the Moon.
C. Neap tides occur during the change of tide when there is no movement of water.
D. When the Sun and Moon are at right angles, the combined gravity is weaker producing modest tides.

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