| 1. Spring tides occur at the time of full moon. |
| 2. Neap tides occur at the time of new moon. |
A) Only 1 is correct
B) Only 2 is correct
C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Neap tides occur when the moon is at first and last quarter, the sun and the moon make a right angle at the earth's centre. The attraction of the sun and the moon tends to balance each other. As a result, tides with lowest amplitude occur. These tides are termed as neap tides.
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