In the context of water bodies, Neap Tides occur:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.
- Neap tides occur when the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to each other concerning the Earth, which happens during the first and third (last) quarters of the Moon's phase.
- Consequently, the difference between high and low tides is smaller than usual, leading to lower high tides and higher low tides. This is in contrast to spring tides, which occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in more extreme high and low tides.