Question

Neap tides, relatively weak tides, occur when the Moon is in position(s)

A) A.
B) B.
C) A and C.
D) B and D.

Answer 1

B and D is the answer

Answer 2

Answer: Option D) B and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Neap tides are the weak tides which occur when the gravitational forces of the sun and moon are perpendicular to each other and thus, cancels each other out.

• The tidal range of neap tides is moderate.

• Neap tides occur twice a month during the first and third quarters of the moon.

• In the given diagram,

1. Position A corresponds to the new moon.
2. Position B corresponds to first quarter.
3. Position c corresponds to New moon.
4. Position D corresponds to the third quarter.

Thus, it is the position B and D of the moon where the neap tides occur.