Carefully observe the location of the sun, earth, and moon in the

Carefully observe the location of the sun, earth, and moon in the
| Carefully observe the location of the sun, earth, and moon in the given diagram and tell what it depicts:

A. Lunar eclipse

B. Spring tide

C. Neap tide

D. Solar eclipse

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Right Answer is: C

SOLUTION

The given diagram shows the occurrence of Neap Tide. Neap Tide happens twice a month when the Moon and Sun are at right angles from each other. Neap tides are often weak due to the low water intensity. Neap tides occur during quarter moons. The word ‘Neap’ came from a German word which means "Springen" meaning "to leap".

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