Question

Neap tides occur on :

• A. Full moon days
• B. New moon days
• C. 7 days after full moon or new moon
• D. 14 days after a spring tide

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 7 days after full moon or new moon

• Neap tides occur during the first and third quarter moons.

• The period between a full or new moon (when spring tides occur) and a quarter moon is approximately 7 days.

• At these times, the Sun and the Moon are at a right angle (90°) relative to the Earth, and their gravitational pulls counteract each other.

• This results in the smallest tidal range—the difference between high and low tide is minimal.