Question

Neap tides, i.e., small tides are caused when _____________________.

• A. Sun, and moon are at right angles
• B. Sun, earth and moon are in one line
• C. There is new moon
• D. There is full moon

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sun, and moon are at right angles

Neap Tides occurs after seven days after Spring tides. During Neap tides the Sun and the Moon are at right angle to each other which produces moderate tides. Neap tides occurs every month during first and third quarter moon when the moon appears half full.

Therefore the correct answer is option A.