Question

Q. With reference to ‘Spring tides’. which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: When the sun, the moon, and the earth are in a straight line, the height of the tide will be higher. These are called spring tides.
• Statement 2 is correct: Spring tides occur twice a month, one during the full moon period and another during the new moon period.
• Statement 3 is correct: Normally, there is a seven-day interval between the spring tides and neap neap tides. During neap tides the sun and moon are at right angles to each other and the forces of the sun and moon tend to counteract one another.