UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Hydrosphere

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    The exceptionally high and low tides that occur at the time of the new moon or the full moon when the Sun, the Moon and the Earth are approximately aligned is called

    A)  Spring                     

    B)  Fall

    C)  Neap                       

    D)  Diurnal

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Spring tides occur when the sun and moon are directly in line with the earth and their gravitational pulls reinforce each other, consequently a great flood or rush as of emotion.


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