Which tides occur when gravitational forces of Moon and Sun are perpendicular to one another?
A
Spring Tides
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B
Neap Tides
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C
Monsoon Tides
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D
Summer Tides
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Solution
The correct option is B Neap Tides Neap tides occur twice a month when the Sun and Moon make a angle of 90 degree with the Earth. Such tides are the weakest tides.